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Random mutations turn RNA droplets into cell-like structures
Original: Random mutations turn RNA droplets into cell-like structures that move and store cargo
Researchers report that random mutations can transform RNA droplets into cell-like structures capable of movement and cargo storage. The findings, covered by science outlets, offer insights into how early life-like behaviour may emerge from simple molecular systems, touching on origin-of-life research and the field of RNA-based protocells.
Why now: New research suggests simple RNA systems can spontaneously develop life-like properties, fueling debate about the origins of life.
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