Why we are made of proteins and nucleic acids: Structural biology views on extraterrestrial life

Is it a miracle that life exists on the Earth, or is it a common phenomenon in the universe? If extraterrestrial organisms exist, what are they like? To answer these questions, we must understand what kinds of molecules could evolve into life, or in other words, what properties are generally require...

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Main Author: Shunsuke Tagami
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: The Biophysical Society of Japan 2023-06-01
Series:Biophysics and Physicobiology
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Online Access:https://doi.org/10.2142/biophysico.bppb-v20.0026