# Manmade DNA Synthetic Biology Creates the First-Ever Human-Made Living DNA Cell By Allison Love | Published 2010-05-20 | Unique Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/manmade-dna References: [msnbc.msn](http://www.msnbc.msn.com/id/37256799/ns/technology_and_science-science/) The first-ever entirely manmade DNA cell has been created. According to MSNBC, using synthetic biology, scientists have installed an [artificial genome](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/genome-editing-platform) inside a host cell without DNA. This host cell came to life and began reproducing. This manmade DNA is a huge milestone in science history, but there are a few glitches. The genes that did work and were functional weren't entirely useful. Regardless, the manmade DNA is a pretty big deal in the science world and opens up doors for the future in hopes that drugs will eventually be cheaper and more easily accessible. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 0.9/10 - Popularity: 11% | Activity: 7% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Millennial - Top markets: North America ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Unique](https://www.trendhunter.com/unique) > [Inventions](https://www.trendhunter.com/inventions) ## Key Themes ### Key Themes Behind This Trend - **Synthetic Biology:** The creation of manmade DNA cells using synthetic biology presents opportunities for disruptive innovation in areas such as drug development and genetic engineering. - **Artificial Genome:** The installation of an artificial genome inside a host cell without DNA has the potential to revolutionize fields like biotechnology and bioengineering. - **Improved Access to Drugs:** The development of manmade DNA cells could lead to advancements in drug production, making medications more affordable and accessible to larger populations. ### Where This Applies - **Biotechnology:** The field of biotechnology stands to benefit from the application of synthetic biology techniques in creating manmade DNA cells. - **Pharmaceuticals:** The pharmaceutical industry could potentially be disrupted by the use of manmade DNA cells, leading to new approaches in drug development and production. - **Bioengineering:** Advancements in artificial genomes and manmade DNA cells present opportunities for disruptive innovation in the field of bioengineering, enabling the creation of novel organisms and customized biological systems. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Digitally Simulated Living Cells](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/simulated-living-cells.md) - [Living Printable Materials](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/living-ink.md) - [Lab-Grown Pet Food Meats](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/wild-earth-1.md) - [Lab-Grown Reproductive Biology](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/testis-organoids.md) - [Lab-Made Milk Proteins](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/labmade-milk-proteins.md) - [Lab-Cultured Milks](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/unreal-milk.md) - [Dinosaur-Themed Leather Bags](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/labgrown-leather-ltd.md) - [Grown Microbial-Woven Fabrics](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/compostable-fabric.md) - [Cell-Based Breast Milks](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/cell-based-breast-milk.md)