Researchers have discovered a molecule that, in their opinion, could become the progenitor of all life on planet Earth.
This discovery was made by an international group of scientists during their research, where they discovered the simplest chemical compounds that can interact with each other.
It is assumed that such interaction could contribute to the emergence of the first living organisms.
We are talking about hydroxy acids – compounds that, according to experts, could combine with each other, which contributed to the formation of structures that are similar to modern living cells.
From the experiment it became clear that when hydroxy acids evaporated from solutions, cellular forms could form.
It should be noted that these discoveries may open up new perspectives in the study of early evolution and the mechanisms of the formation of life on Earth.
The outer layer of cells is usually composed of lipids, forming closed structures where some molecules interact with water while others avoid contact. Experts have noted similarities between hydroxy acids and these properties.
The creation of solutions with various hydroxy acids made it possible to form new types of polyesters that are capable of combining into structures similar to living cells.
2024-04-13 04:24:00
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