Origins of Life
The discussion explores the possibility that the first self-replicating life forms may have been RNA or a similar molecule, evolving from simpler structures. It delves into how nucleotide bases could spontaneously form near hydrothermal vents and how mineral lattices might have catalyzed their assembly into RNA-like polymers. Laboratory experiments support this theory, demonstrating that clay particles can aid in the polymerization process, although the resulting sequences often lack meaningful information.In this clip
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The Science of Everything Podcast
Episode 4: The Origin of Life
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