Hydrothermal systems may have supplied essential phosphorus for early life

Thursday, July 3, 2025 - 14:48 in Biology & Nature

Understanding where and in what quantities essential elements for life have existed on Earth's surface helps explain the origin and evolution of life. Phosphorus is one such element, forming the backbone of DNA, RNA, and cellular membranes.

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