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NASA Research Shows Path Toward Protocells on Titan

Cell-like compartments called vesicles could form naturally in the lakes of Saturn’s moon, based on our current knowledge of the moon’s atmosphere and chemistry.

➡️ https://science.nasa.gov/science-research/planetary-science/astrobiology/path-toward-protocells-on-titan/
➡️ https://doi.org/10.1017/S1473550425100037

#Titan #Saturn #astrobiology #Dragonfly #Life #cells #protocells #chemistry #science #news #astrodon #vesicles

We May Finally Know How The First Cells on Earth Formed

The story of how life started on Earth is one that scientists are eager to learn.

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New research in model #protocells reveals naturally occurring #chemical modifications to #RNA #molecules help them properly fold into functional structures
#Biology #Chemistry #sflorg
https://www.sflorg.com/2023/09/bio09272301.html
Could RNA folding play a role in the origin of life?

New research in model protocells reveals naturally occurring chemical modifications to RNA molecules help them properly fold into functional structure

Establishing true-to-life functionality in #protocells is a global grand challenge spanning multiple fields, ranging from bottom-up synthetic biology and #bioengineering to origin of life research.
#Biology #Chemistry #Microbiology #sflorg
https://www.sflorg.com/2022/09/chm09142202.html
Pioneering research using bacteria brings scientists a step closer to creating artificial cells with lifelike functionality

Scientists have harnessed the potential of bacteria to help build advanced synthetic cells which mimic real life functionality.