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Científicos afirman haber construido por primera vez una célula desde cero
By CNN Newsource at KVIA ABC-7
· July 1, 2026
· 9 min read
Por Katie Hunt, CNN
Científicos aseguran haber construido por primera vez una célula desde cero capaz de alimentarse, crecer y replicarse como una célula natural. Este avance en biología sintética podría abrir la puerta a una era de organismos diseñados a medida que funcionen como máquinas vivi...
Key takeaway Kate Adamala, bióloga sintética y profesora de la Universidad de Minnesota, y su equipo construyeron la célula pieza por pieza a partir de componentes químicos no vivos.
Why this matters in The El Paso
El Paso 's thriving biotechnology sector could potentially benefit from this breakthrough in synthetic biology. As scientists at the University of Minnesota successfully build a cell from scratch, the possibility of designing organisms to function as living machines opens up new avenues for research and development in the region. With the city's strong presence of medical research institutions and universities, El Paso could become a hub for the development of innovative treatments and technologies stemming from synthetic biology. The potential to program cells to contribute to mitigating global biological challenges, such as cancer treatment or carbon capture, could also have significant implications for the local healthcare industry and environmental initiatives. As this field continues to advance, El Paso's scientists and researchers may find opportunities to collaborate and build upon this groundbreaking research, driving progress and economic growth in the region.
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Published: July 1, 2026 ·
Source: KVIA ABC-7 ·
Reading time: 9 min
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Científicos aseguran haber construido por primera vez una célula desde cero capaz de alimentarse, crecer y replicarse como una célula natural. Este avance en biología sintética podría abrir la puerta a una era de organismos diseñados a medida que funcionen como máquinas vivi...
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