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How Did Life Form Before Cells? New Experimental Evidence

Anton Petrov reviews fresh research on how complex molecules — and life — may have formed before cellular structures existed.

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Anton Petrov walks through new experimental evidence on the origins of life before cells. Watch above; the highlights are below.

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  • Examines how complex molecules could have formed ahead of cellular structures.
  • Covers organic compounds delivered from space, hydrothermal vents and the role of freezing.
  • Reviews recent papers on rapid life formation and the open gaps in abiogenesis.

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