Scientists propose a radical new theory for how life began on Earth
Professor Yongdong Jin has proposed the 'nanozymes hypothesis' to explain the origin of life on Earth. This theory suggests that primitive mineral nanozymes played a crucial role in converting inert chemicals into complex biological molecules.
Why it matters
Understanding the origin of life is a fundamental scientific pursuit that could reshape our knowledge of biology and the potential for life on other planets.
One of the biggest questions in science is how life first emerged on Earth. Researchers generally agree that the appearance of the first biopolymers and their building blocks marked a critical step in the origin of life (OoL). However, scientists still do not know exactly how a collection of prehistoric inert chemicals (gases) transformed into the first living systems.
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