Modelling evolution on design-by-contract predicts an origin of Life through an abiotic double-stranded RNA world
<p>Abstract</p> <p>Background</p> <p>It is generally believed that life first evolved from single-stranded RNA (ssRNA) that both stored genetic information and catalyzed the reactions required for self-replication.</p> <p>Presentation of the hypothesis</p...
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| Language: | English |
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BMC
2007-04-01
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| Series: | Biology Direct |
| Online Access: | http://www.biology-direct.com/content/2/1/12 |