Phys.org·3 min read·hard
RNA-only repair enzyme reveals how primordial life could have protected genomes
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University of Notre Dame
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Researchers have engineered an RNA-based enzyme capable of repairing broken RNA strands without the need for proteins. This discovery provides insight into how early life forms may have protected their genetic information before the evolution of complex protein-based systems.
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It offers a significant breakthrough in understanding the origins of life and the 'RNA world' hypothesis.
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