Formation and Stability of Prebiotically Relevant Vesicular Systems in Terrestrial Geothermal Environments
Terrestrial geothermal fields and oceanic hydrothermal vents are considered as candidate environments for the emergence of life on Earth. Nevertheless, the ionic strength and salinity of oceans present serious limitations for the self-assembly of amphiphiles, a process that is fundamental for the fo...
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Format: | Article |
Language: | English |
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MDPI AG
2017-11-01
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Series: | Life |
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Online Access: | https://www.mdpi.com/2075-1729/7/4/51 |