New study sheds light on origins of life on Earth through molecular function

Wednesday, May 17, 2017 - 14:21 in Biology & Nature

Debate exists over how life began on Earth, but a new study provides evidence for a 'metabolism-first' model. Scientists have traced the origins and evolution of molecular functions through time. The study shows metabolism and binding arose first, followed by the functional activities of larger macromolecules and cellular machinery.

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