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