UNC researchers create stable artificial cells mirroring human cells
Interesting Engineering — April 24, 2024, 05:00 PM UTC
Summary: Researchers at University of North Carolina-Chapel Hill have created artificial cells in the lab mirroring human cells. Led by Ronit Freeman, the team manipulated DNA and proteins to achieve this breakthrough. The synthetic cells remained stable at 122°F (50°C), offering potential for creating cells with unique abilities in extreme conditions.
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