Lactic acid is not only a major byproduct of primitive synthetic processes such as spark discharge or UV irradiation, it also is a significant player in modern biology.
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How Life’s Building Blocks Took Shape On Early Earth: The Limits of Membraneless Polyester Protocell Formation
One leading theory on the origins of life on Earth proposes that simple chemical molecules gradually became more complex, ultimately forming protocells—primitive, non-living structures that were precursors of modern cells.
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Unlocking Early Earth Chemistry: Salt-induced Changes In Polyester Microdroplet Structure
Billions of years ago, Earth was an extremely hostile planet with active volcanoes, a harsh atmosphere, and certainly no life! This prebiotic Earth, however, was filled with a wide array […]