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Communication & Cognition

How Did Life Begin?

Tom Metcalfe
18 February 2024
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14 min
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Some scientists think life may have originated at hydrothermal vents on the ocean floor or in tidal zones.

Summary

  1. Life emerged around 3.5 billion years ago.
  2. Amino acids and primitive cell membranes could form spontaneously around vents.
  3. Researchers have potentially produced precursors to cell membranes in the lab.
READ: How Did Life Begin?

References

  • Media Check: Nautilus Magazine - Media Bias/Fact Check  PRO-SCIENCE (HIGH CREDIBILITY)
  • COLLECTIONS/The Runway (airforce.gov.au)
  • RAAF RUNWAY: RATIONALE GUIDELINES LEARNING OUTCOMES ETC)
 

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