September 2021 PMID 34561428

Proliferating coacervate droplets as the missing link between chemistry and biology in the origins of life.

Muneyuki Matsuo, Kensuke Kurihara

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Several discussions cite the article, with users comparing it to other hypotheses, such as one individual suggesting a preference for their own 'cloud droplets' theory as a better source of energy. The tone of the discussions ranges from casual references to rigorous debates around its implications, which reflects a blend of skepticism and curiosity among the participants.

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The study explores the connection between prebiotic chemistry and the origins of life through the creation of coacervate droplets, which can self-replicate in a primordial environment.
Researchers demonstrate that using synthesized amino acid thioesters as building blocks can lead to the formation of peptide-based droplets in water, enabling a growth and division cycle.
These droplets show potential for RNA and lipid enrichment, suggesting a protective mechanism that may have played a significant role in early cellular development.

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"Proliferating coacervate droplets as the missing link between chemistry and biology in the origins of life" [https://t.co/qEzJrHgu72] I don't like it as much as my own "cloud droplets" hypothesis, which does explain where the energy came from. But perhaps some combination?

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