Chemical link explains early life's origins

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Scientists discovered a chemical reaction that may explain how early life formed on Earth, linking RNA and amino acids. The experiment successfully joined amino acids to RNA in neutral water conditions, mimicking early Earth, a crucial step previously unobserved. This breakthrough bridges "RNA world" and "thioester world" theories, potentially advancing the creation of self-replicating molecules.


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