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Cell Origins - Human Cells in Blue Background

Cell Origins Revealed by Their Membranes

Posted on March 18, 2020November 22, 2020 by davidmrintoul in Evolution, Nature

Cell origins have always been a mystery. How could cell membranes form in the sea when their fatty acids can't survive in salt? Find out the answer. (3:30 min read time)

Tagged Amino Acids, Cell Membranes, Cell Origins, DNA, Fatty Acids, Kaitlin Cornell, National Academy of Sciences, RNA, Roy Black, Sarah KellerLeave a comment
Meteorite Falling to Earth

Meteorites Brought Space Sugar to Earth

Posted on December 11, 2019November 22, 2020 by davidmrintoul in Evolution, Nature

Scientists have found traces of the sugar called ribose in meteorites. Since ribose is a building block of living organisms, this discovery sheds light on the origin of life on earth. Find out more. (7:00 min read)

Tagged DNA, Fireball, Meteorites, National Academy of Sciences, Ribose, Ribozymes, RNA, RNA World, Star Stuff, SugarsLeave a comment

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