Scientists announce a breakthrough in determining life's origin on Earth—and maybe Mars - Phys.org
6/3/2022 12:00:00 AM2 years 11 months ago
by Science X staff
by Science X staff
Scientists at the Foundation for Applied Molecular Evolution announced today that ribonucleic acid (RNA), an analog of DNA that was likely the first genetic material for life, spontaneously forms on basalt lava glass. Such glass was abundant on Earth 4.35 bil…
Scientists at the Foundation for Applied Molecular Evolution announced today that ribonucleic acid (RNA), an analog of DNA that was likely the first genetic material for life, spontaneously forms on … [+4910 chars]
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