Cellular Replication
Cellular replication is the biological process by which a cell divides to produce two or more daughter cells. It is the fundamental mechanism of growth, repair, and reproduction in living organisms. The process involves precise coordination of DNA Replication, Cytokinesis, and Cell Cycle Regulation.
Key Mechanisms
- Binary Fission: Primary method in prokaryotes.
- Mitosis: Nuclear division in eukaryotic somatic cells.
- Meiosis: Reduction division for gamete production.
Synthetic Biology Advances
Recent developments in Synthetic Biology aim to construct minimal artificial cells capable of autonomous life processes.
- Spud Cell: A landmark bottom-up artificial cell constructed in 2026. Unlike previous models, Spud Cell demonstrates full autonomy in eating, growing, and evolving. See Spud Cell: Bottom-Up Artificial Cell Demonstrating Eating, Growing, and Replication for detailed analysis.