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RNA: the origin of life?

 
  May, 22 2001 1:06
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Study offers insights into evolutionary origins of life

In some of the strongest evidence yet to support the RNA world—an era in early evolution when life forms depended on RNA—scientists at the Whitehead Institute have created an RNA catalyst, or a ribozyme, that possesses key properties needed to sustain life in such a world.

Contact:
Nadia Halim
halim@wi.mit.edu
617-258-9183
Whitehead Institute for Biomedical Research


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