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Did Life Start In Hydrothermal Vents?

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Exploring the Conditions for Life's Origin and Hydrothermal Vents

This chapter explores the scientific theories surrounding the origin of life on Earth, emphasizing the role of RNA and dehydration reactions. It features expert insights and NASA experiments examining hydrothermal vents as potential life-supporting environments, with implications for other celestial bodies like Enceladus and Europa.

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