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    • Synthetic biology
    • Biotechnology
    • Robotics

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    • Programmable organisms, termed xenobots, were first created from biological cells in 2020.
    • Initial xenobots demonstrated cooperative behavior for simple task execution.

    Purpose of the Study:

    • To investigate the self-replication capabilities of xenobots.
    • To characterize the novel self-replication mechanism observed in xenobots.

    Main Methods:

    • Utilizing frog-derived stem cells to construct xenobots.
    • Observing and analyzing xenobot behavior and reproductive processes in vitro.

    Main Results:

    • Xenobots exhibit autonomous self-replication, a process distinct from known biological reproduction.
    • The progeny xenobots are functional and inherit the self-replication capability.
    • A novel kinematic self-replication mechanism was identified.

    Conclusions:

    • Xenobots represent a new form of biological self-replication.
    • This discovery opens avenues for advanced bio-robotics and regenerative medicine.
    • The findings challenge traditional definitions of life and reproduction.