Machines have been made from DNA which are capable of three key things needed to be considered 'alive'. Scientists on the project say the 'lifelike' materials are capable of metabolism, assembly and self-organisation. The technology could one day lead to 'lifelike self-reproducing machines' that can evolve independently. Professor Dan Luo at the Department of Biological and Environmental Engineering at Cornell said: 'We are introducing a brand-new, lifelike material concept powered by its very own artificial metabolism. The breakdown and growth of DNA material that is seen in biological cells is the key innovation for future projects, say the researchers.

Source: Daily Mail April 12, 2019 13:40 UTC