Today: November 21, 2024
Today: November 21, 2024

Rain may have helped form the first cells, kick-starting life as we know it

Rain may have helped form the first cells, kick-starting life as we know itHow did early cells keep themselves distinct while allowing for some amount of exchange?
October 15, 2024
Aman Agrawal, Postdoctoral Scholar in Chemical Engineering, University of Chicago Pritzker School of Molecular Engineering - The Conversation

Billions of years of evolution have made modern cells incredibly complex. Inside cells are small compartments called organelles that perform specific functions essential for the cell’s survival and operation. For instance, the nucleus stores genetic material, and mitochondria produce energy.

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Papuan women's mangrove forest in Indonesia is increasingly threatened by development and pollution

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