Lab produces building blocks to DNA and RNA in deepspace conditions PNASNews
According to experts, an understanding of the origin of these less common molecule parts in deep space is central to the hypothesis for the origin of life because all nucleobases found in contemporary RNA and DNA contain amines and imines.
"The discovery of this unusual molecule in such an extreme environment shows us that molecular clouds are home to new types of chemistries not previously considered," Marks said.
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