BaSyC - Building a Synthetic Cell

Can one build a living cell from individual lifeless components? A cell is an extremely complex system made out of many different molecules. We do not know how these interact to form a living cell that sustains itself, grows and divides. In this project, we aim to put together basic molecular components and have them interact into a functioning synthetic cell. Building a cell from the bottom up will help us answer the fundamental question of ‘how life works’.