The emergence of life is proposed as a phase transition, suggesting that life arises not through simple deductive processes but through unique conditions and interactions.
Current studies indicate we might discover signs of life on exoplanets by identifying small molecule collectively autocatalytic sets, presumed to represent the simplest life forms.
Experiments simulating early Earth conditions have shown the possibility of creating diverse small molecule libraries, raising questions about the emergence of life and its chemical foundations.
The research hints at a complex evolutionary path from simple sets to more sophisticated metabolic systems, emphasizing life’s unpredictable, creative nature.
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