Researchers show how early RNA-based life may have repaired its genome, providing insight into the origins of life
July 13, 2026
July 13, 2026
NOTRE DAME, Indiana, July 13 -- The University of Notre Dame posted the following news:
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Researchers show how early RNA-based life may have repaired its genome, providing insight into the origins of life
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In most modern cells, DNA stores the genetic blueprint, and relies on proteins to replicate, repair and build from those blueprints. At the same time, proteins require instructions from DNA to be made in the first place.
So . . .
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Researchers show how early RNA-based life may have repaired its genome, providing insight into the origins of life
*
In most modern cells, DNA stores the genetic blueprint, and relies on proteins to replicate, repair and build from those blueprints. At the same time, proteins require instructions from DNA to be made in the first place.
So . . .