The study uses bacteria to bring scientists closer to building these artificial lifelike cells. Researchers have used bacteria to help develop advanced synthetic cells that imitate the real-life functionality of cells. The study, conducted by the University of Bristol and published in the journa
The study makes major advances in the use of synthetic cells, or protocells, to more precisely mimic the intricate composition, structure, and function of living cells.Researchers have used bacteria to help develop advanced synthetic cells that imitate the real-life functionality of cells., advances the development of synthetic cells, or protocells, to more precisely replicate the complex composition, structure, and function of living cells.
The group initially exposed the empty droplets to two different types of bacteria. One population was captured spontaneously inside the droplets, while the other was confined at the droplet surface. Further testing the capacity of this technique, the team employed a series of chemical steps to remodel the bacteriogenic protocells structurally and morphologically. The released bacterialwas condensed into a single nucleus-like structure, and the droplet interior infiltrated with a cytoskeletal-like network of protein filaments and membrane-bounded water vacuoles.
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