Repopulating the RNA world

The origins of life on Earth may never be known for certain. However, thanks to a new laboratory study, the possibility of an ancient "RNA world" appears more plausible. Strobel discusses the development of an RNA with the ability to both encode and replicate genetic information.

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Published in:Nature (London) 2001-06, Vol.411 (6841), p.1003-1006
Main Author: Strobel, S A
Format: Article
Language:English
Subjects:
Catalysis
Evolution
Evolution, Chemical
Evolution, Molecular
Genetics
Origin of Life
Proteins
Ribonucleic acid
RNA
RNA Replicase - chemistry
RNA Replicase - metabolism
RNA, Catalytic - chemistry
RNA, Catalytic - genetics
RNA, Catalytic - metabolism
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Summary:The origins of life on Earth may never be known for certain. However, thanks to a new laboratory study, the possibility of an ancient "RNA world" appears more plausible. Strobel discusses the development of an RNA with the ability to both encode and replicate genetic information.
ISSN:0028-0836
1476-4687
DOI:10.1038/35082661