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Researchers have created a synthetic cell that can adapt and learn survival skills

Scientists have created the most advanced synthetic cell yet made in a laboratory. They've dubbed it "Spudcell," echoing Sputnik, the first artificial satellite.

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Rob Stein is a correspondent and senior editor on NPR's science desk.