Nat Rev Microbiol November 2008 PMID 18820700

Hydrothermal vents and the origin of life.

William Martin, John Baross, Deborah Kelley, Michael J Russell

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The discussions reflect a lively and curious response, with examples such as excitement about Bill Martin’s talk and comparisons of hydrothermal vents to ecosystems of forests, indicating both interest and engagement. The tone is enthusiastic, highlighting the significance of the research in understanding the origin of life, though some comments focus more on personal inspiration than on broad scientific implications.

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  • Submarine hydrothermal vents are chemically active environments that support diverse microbial communities, offering insights into early life conditions.
  • The chemistry of these vents, especially the H2CO2 redox couple, closely resembles the core energy processes of some modern autotrophs, suggesting a possible link to the origins of life's biochemical reactions.
  • By studying these vents, scientists combine microbiology and geology to better understand how life may have started on Earth, shedding light on one of biology’s biggest questions.

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Still in a state of excitement from Bill Martin‘s talk "Hydrothermal vents and the origin of life“ today, starting off the @KITKarlsruhe Biokolloquium for the 22/23 winter term. Lots of discussion during Q & A! https://t.co/fouxIoS4Vv

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Watching this video and getting ideas for levels & enemies. Like exploring an ecosystem of forests that live on top of giant redwoods. And tube worms that live on hydrothermal vents https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8OZ38qzmN2c

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Surprising Link Between Hydrothermal Vents and the Origin of Life on Earth! https://t.co/HWPKbwqPjT vía @WhatDaMath

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[19] https://t.co/dxgtEhIlH2 [20] https://t.co/cvRrAHeavu [21] https://t.co/ptouepnfk7 [22] https://t.co/UemQv7NZiy [23] https://t.co/SC18HdjnQn [24] https://t.co/5uchEuG2uG

May 30, 2024 · 1 like · 16,622 followers View post →
Max Oakland
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Watching this video and getting ideas for levels & enemies. Like exploring an ecosystem of forests that live on top of giant redwoods. And tube worms that live on hydrothermal vents https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8OZ38qzmN2c

Aug 5, 2023 · 1 like View post →
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https://t.co/0W83MulC56

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Lennart Hilbert
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Still in a state of excitement from Bill Martin‘s talk "Hydrothermal vents and the origin of life“ today, starting off the @KITKarlsruhe Biokolloquium for the 22/23 winter term. Lots of discussion during Q & A! https://t.co/fouxIoS4Vv

Nov 7, 2022 · 1 like · 1,624 followers View post →