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We report empirically and theoretically that multiple prebiotic minerals can selectively accumulate longer RNAs, with selectivity enhanced at higher temperatures. We further demonstrate that surfaces can be combined with a… Click to show full abstract
We report empirically and theoretically that multiple prebiotic minerals can selectively accumulate longer RNAs, with selectivity enhanced at higher temperatures. We further demonstrate that surfaces can be combined with a catalytic RNA to form longer RNA polymers, supporting the potential of minerals to develop genetic information on the early Earth.
Keywords:
select longer;
mineral surfaces;
longer rna;
rna molecules;
surfaces select
Journal Title: Chemical communications
Year Published: 2019
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Journal Title: Chemical communications
Year Published: 2019
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