Primordial Biochemicals Within Coacervate-Like Droplets and the Origins of Life

An organism is considered “alive” if it can grow, reproduce, respond to external stimuli, metabolize nutrients, and maintain stability. By this definition, both mitochondria and viruses exhibit the key characteristics of independent life. In addition to their capacity for self-replication under spec...

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Main Authors: George B. Stefano, Richard M. Kream
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: MDPI AG 2025-01-01
Series:Viruses
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Online Access:https://www.mdpi.com/1999-4915/17/2/146
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