Beyondward postade: "What if we could create artificial cells that evolve faster than natural ones?  Scientists..."

What if we could create artificial cells that evolve faster than natural ones? 

Scientists have created a "minimal cell" with only 493 essential genes, the smallest genome of a free-living organism. The synthetic bacterium created, was found to be robust, able to evolve, and even outcompete counterparts in challenging lab conditions.

The findings contribute to our understanding of synthetic biology and could have applications in engineering synthetic organisms for various purposes, potentially paving the way for advancements in synthetic life technologies.