Synthetic cells stripped of nearly all of their genes still thrive in evolution
Synthetic cells stripped of nearly all of their genes still thrive in evolution
singularityhub.com /2023/07/07/cells-stripped-of-nearly-all-their-genes-still-thrive-under-evolution/
- Synthetic bacterial cells have evolved faster than their non-minimal counterparts.
- Artificial cells restore evolutionary fitness after the removal of a significant part of the genes.
- The method of influencing mutated genes can improve artificial cells.
- Evolution is a double-edged sword: mutations can either kill offspring or increase evolutionary fitness.
- The minimal cells adapted to their environment and overcame the initial genetic deficiencies.
- Metabolic innovations have helped minimal cells adapt to their environment.
- Synthetic biology can help to better understand the functioning of genes and their networks.
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