Proc Natl Acad Sci U S A October 2020 PMID 32989134

Universal motifs and the diversity of autocatalytic systems.

Alex Blokhuis, David Lacoste, Philippe Nghe

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Several discussions express agreement with the importance of identifying universal motifs in autocatalytic systems, and some emphasize how this framework may advance understanding of the origins of life, using words like 'key' and 'revolutionary,' which reflect mild enthusiasm and acknowledgment of its significance, while others simply share links or references without deep analysis.

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The text explains how autocatalysis (a process where a chemical reaction catalyzes itself) is key to understanding the origins of life and chemical evolution, but lacks a unified framework to study it systematically.
It introduces basic principles and stoichiometric conditions to classify minimal autocatalytic motifs, called cores, revealing both known and previously unidentified catalytic patterns.
The framework also explores how kinetic factors and internal catalytic cycles influence the viability of autocatalytic networks, including those involving coupled compartments, thus contributing to a systems-level theory of chemical evolution.]

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Alex Blokhuis · Jan 30, 2025 177 views

FeCl3, K4Fe(CN)6 ???? #cyanotype

Alex Blokhuis · Mar 29, 2024 95 views

Chemical Analysis of Mercury Chloride and Sodium Hydroxide under Microscope

Mercury II Chloride HgCl2 and Sodium Hydroxide NaOH examined microscopically. The video details solubilities, relative humidities, and electrochemical potentials, providing insights into their chemical behaviors and…

Alex Blokhuis · Jan 29, 2025 77 views

Analysis of Mercury Chloride and Ammonia Interactions Under Microscope

Mercury II Chloride HgCl2 and Ammonia NH3 studied microscopically, exploring solubility, deliquescence, and electrochemical properties relevant to chemical evolution and autocatalytic systems.

Alex Blokhuis · Apr 1, 2025 75 views

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This video explores the properties and solubility of Dysprosium III Chloride DyCl3 and Mercury II Chloride HgCl2, along with their chemical equilibria, electrode potentials, and relevance in autocatalytic systems and…

Alex Blokhuis · Jan 22, 2025 32 views

Analysis of Ceric Ammonium Nitrate and Sodium Chloride Under Microscope

Ceric Ammonium Nitrate and Sodium Chloride are examined microscopically, focusing on their solubility, deliquescent properties, and electrochemical potentials. The video provides insights into their chemical behaviors…

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