From why it was created to whether it’s alive, here’s what to know about SpudCell, the latest advance in synthetic biology.

This cell-like structure can grow, feed, divide and compete. Researchers ponder what it means for the future of synthetic ...

While many of life's mysteries remain unsolved, every biologist can describe the basic processes performed by a living organism, including energy use, reproduction, growth and development. While these ...

What makes something alive? We simply don't know, but synthetic biologists are a step closer to providing an answer thanks to ...

The human-made cells show many hallmarks of life, but they can't make all their necessary internal structures or divide for ...

Scientists say they have built a cell from scratch for the first time that feeds, grows and replicates like a natural cell, a ...

When it comes to life insurance, it's important to balance affordability with coverage. Term life insurance is a popular option because of its relatively low cost: A healthy 40-year-old buying a ...

In this episode, we speak with science journalist Rowan Hooper, whose book Togetherness: Symbiosis and the Hidden Story of Life's Greatest Collaborations takes a deep-dive into the world of ...

The largest life insurance company in the U.S. is Northwestern Mutual. The company sells about 7% of all policies nationwide. New York Life, Prudential and MetLife are some of the other largest ...

Scientists have engineered 'SpudCell,' a lab-made system from chemicals that mimics life's core functions like growth and ...

Term life insurance is usually the simplest and cheapest policy you can buy. That's because it's only in force for a set period — generally between 10 and 30 years — and it doesn't have a cash value ...