There are only so many chemical ingredients in the universe’s pantry and only so many of them can react in ways that reproduce themselves. Our latest presents a cookbook of chemical recipes with the potential for sustained autocatalysis. Out @J_A_C_S: https://t.co/8bQPYst1zD https://t.co/PZKwyOgeXb
Assessment of Stoichiometric Autocatalysis across Element Groups.
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Discussions consistently underscore autocatalysis as a crucial step in life's emergence, with phrases like 'essential for life' and 'potential for sustained autocatalysis,' demonstrating deep engagement and recognition of the study's importance in origin-of-life research. The tone combines scientific interest with speculation about extraterrestrial life, indicating high relevance and impact.
Most discussions highlight the importance of autocatalysis in understanding the origins of life, indicating broad agreement with the publication's significance.
The posts display high interest, with several references to recent studies, the study's implications, and the potential for life beyond Earth, showing engagement with the topic's scientific and astrobiological aspects.
Posts analyze the research, mention reactions from respected sources like the Journal of the American Chemical Society, and discuss chemical recipes, reflecting a meaningful level of engagement.
Many comments suggest this research could influence future studies on life's origins and astrobiology, emphasizing its potentially transformative impact.
Abstract in brief
- Autocatalysis may be pivotal in the origins of life, but current examples are limited, particularly regarding inorganic systems in prebiotic environments.
- This study assesses the potential for autocatalytic cycles through a process called comproportionation, identifying 226 specific autocatalytic reactions that could sustain themselves.
- Findings indicate that stoichiometric conditions for abiotic autocatalysis may be widespread under various geochemical settings, suggesting that the right conditions for life-like dynamics could be more common than previously thought.
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Most liked on X and Bluesky#ICYMI: @betulland explains why understanding the origin of life is complicated, even though we know some things about what life needs -- including cells. Watch the full interview: https://t.co/PVUieo5ZZy https://t.co/dQxar19sDC
地球みたいな炭素系生命体はだいたい水を溶媒するからそれを基準にハビタブルゾーン考えるけど、反応によってはかなりの高温だったりする https://t.co/5Tkzr7jfmD 比較的ある反応として硫黄(熱水噴出孔の生命が使ってる)とか、酸化ヨウ素(さらに高い温度で反応)とかある
Latest work on the origins of life and false positive biosignatures is featured on the cover of @J_A_C_S .
From this week's covers: In this study, the authors broadly assess the occurrence of stoichiometries that can support autocatalytic chemical systems through comproportionation. Learn more ➡️ https://t.co/CNQWctEfiw https://t.co/IzdbaEdoyC
Assessment of Stoichiometric Autocatalysis across Element Groups | Journal of the American Chemical Society @UWMadison @UWBact #Autocatalysis #Element #Stoichiometric https://t.co/mQBebKOGTe
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@betulland explica por qué comprender el origen de la vida es complicado, a pesar de que sabemos algunas cosas sobre sus necesidades, incluidas las células. Vea la entrevista completa: https://t.co/QsE7d5kOxx https://t.co/il3glfLSJB https://t.co/DFjBf5FhWy
RT @SETIInstitute: #ICYMI: @betulland explains why understanding the origin of life is complicated, even though we know some things about w…
RT @SETIInstitute: #ICYMI: @betulland explains why understanding the origin of life is complicated, even though we know some things about w…
RT @SETIInstitute: #ICYMI: @betulland explains why understanding the origin of life is complicated, even though we know some things about w…
RT @SETIInstitute: #ICYMI: @betulland explains why understanding the origin of life is complicated, even though we know some things about w…
RT @SETIInstitute: #ICYMI: @betulland explains why understanding the origin of life is complicated, even though we know some things about w…
#ICYMI: @betulland explains why understanding the origin of life is complicated, even though we know some things about what life needs -- including cells. Watch the full interview: https://t.co/PVUieo5ZZy https://t.co/dQxar19sDC
Assessment of Stoichiometric Autocatalysis across Element Groups ACS Publications https://t.co/32S65ohkja
Assessment of Stoichiometric Autocatalysis across Element Groups ACS Publications pubs.acs.org/doi/10.1021/...
A Cookbook of Life: How Chemistry Might Explain Life on Other Planets SETI Institute https://t.co/uwCRllE9kd
A Cookbook of Life: How Chemistry Might Explain Life on Other Planets https://t.co/Y0R9nO28KV via @YouTube
RT @KacarLab: Latest work on the origins of life and false positive biosignatures is featured on the cover of @J_A_C_S .
Latest work on the origins of life and false positive biosignatures is featured on the cover of @J_A_C_S .
RT @J_A_C_S: From this week's covers: In this study, the authors broadly assess the occurrence of stoichiometries that can support autocata…
From this week's covers: In this study, the authors broadly assess the occurrence of stoichiometries that can support autocatalytic chemical systems through comproportionation. Learn more ➡️ https://t.co/CNQWctEfiw https://t.co/IzdbaEdoyC
Great work just out in PNAS from the Kacar group at UW: a survey of molecules involved in autocatalytic reactions covering two centuries of literature provides a “cookbook” of chemical recipes that could aid in the search for life beyond Earth. https://t.co/VYVH2zbTFg https://t.co/iS3dRB3zNk
La vida extraterrestre no estaría basada en el carbono https://t.co/so57v3T6gu
La vida extraterrestre no estaría basada en el carbono https://t.co/m494CFmhDs a través de @YouTube
@gamray Betül Kaçar runs the lab that the study took place. Very well respected and innovative work so it’s good but very complex stuff. https://t.co/2IV8OjCC1G This is the relevant paper. @gamblinglamb
RT @Kyukimasa: 地球みたいな炭素系生命体はだいたい水を溶媒するからそれを基準にハビタブルゾーン考えるけど、反応によってはかなりの高温だったりする https://t.co/5Tkzr7jfmD 比較的ある反応として硫黄(熱水噴出孔の生命が使ってる)とか、酸化ヨウ素…
RT @Kyukimasa: 地球みたいな炭素系生命体はだいたい水を溶媒するからそれを基準にハビタブルゾーン考えるけど、反応によってはかなりの高温だったりする https://t.co/5Tkzr7jfmD 比較的ある反応として硫黄(熱水噴出孔の生命が使ってる)とか、酸化ヨウ素…
RT @Kyukimasa: 地球みたいな炭素系生命体はだいたい水を溶媒するからそれを基準にハビタブルゾーン考えるけど、反応によってはかなりの高温だったりする https://t.co/5Tkzr7jfmD 比較的ある反応として硫黄(熱水噴出孔の生命が使ってる)とか、酸化ヨウ素…
Autocatalysis is the 1st, essential, step for life. Searching for these reactions is like searching for different ingredients for life to pop up. Assessment of Stoichiometric Autocatalysis across Element Groups https://t.co/6HrYT1BtB9
RT @Kyukimasa: 地球みたいな炭素系生命体はだいたい水を溶媒するからそれを基準にハビタブルゾーン考えるけど、反応によってはかなりの高温だったりする https://t.co/5Tkzr7jfmD 比較的ある反応として硫黄(熱水噴出孔の生命が使ってる)とか、酸化ヨウ素…
RT @Kyukimasa: 地球みたいな炭素系生命体はだいたい水を溶媒するからそれを基準にハビタブルゾーン考えるけど、反応によってはかなりの高温だったりする https://t.co/5Tkzr7jfmD 比較的ある反応として硫黄(熱水噴出孔の生命が使ってる)とか、酸化ヨウ素…
RT @Kyukimasa: 地球みたいな炭素系生命体はだいたい水を溶媒するからそれを基準にハビタブルゾーン考えるけど、反応によってはかなりの高温だったりする https://t.co/5Tkzr7jfmD 比較的ある反応として硫黄(熱水噴出孔の生命が使ってる)とか、酸化ヨウ素…
地球みたいな炭素系生命体はだいたい水を溶媒するからそれを基準にハビタブルゾーン考えるけど、反応によってはかなりの高温だったりする https://t.co/5Tkzr7jfmD 比較的ある反応として硫黄(熱水噴出孔の生命が使ってる)とか、酸化ヨウ素(さらに高い温度で反応)とかある
RT @betulland: There are only so many chemical ingredients in the universe’s pantry and only so many of them can react in ways that reprodu…
RT @betulland: There are only so many chemical ingredients in the universe’s pantry and only so many of them can react in ways that reprodu…
RT @betulland: There are only so many chemical ingredients in the universe’s pantry and only so many of them can react in ways that reprodu…
RT @J_A_C_S: Assessment of Stoichiometric Autocatalysis across Element Groups | Journal of the American Chemical Society @UWMadison @UWBact…
RT @betulland: There are only so many chemical ingredients in the universe’s pantry and only so many of them can react in ways that reprodu…
RT @betulland: There are only so many chemical ingredients in the universe’s pantry and only so many of them can react in ways that reprodu…
RT @betulland: There are only so many chemical ingredients in the universe’s pantry and only so many of them can react in ways that reprodu…
There are only so many chemical ingredients in the universe’s pantry and only so many of them can react in ways that reproduce themselves. Our latest presents a cookbook of chemical recipes with the potential for sustained autocatalysis. Out @J_A_C_S: https://t.co/8bQPYst1zD https://t.co/PZKwyOgeXb
Assessment of Stoichiometric Autocatalysis across Element Groups | Journal of the American Chemical Society https://t.co/5fjWQD5M9z
Assessment of Stoichiometric Autocatalysis across Element Groups | Journal of the American Chemical Society @UWMadison @UWBact #Autocatalysis #Element #Stoichiometric https://t.co/mQBebKOGTe
Assessment of Stoichiometric Autocatalysis across Element Groups https://t.co/PfxgJQmFH2