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Life's Catalyst: RNA with Thomas Cech [Ep. 423]
Into the Impossible With Brian Keating
Unveiling RNA's Catalytic Power
The chapter explores the groundbreaking discovery of RNA's catalytic abilities through a pivotal experiment involving RNA splicing in a single-celled organism. It traces the journey of researchers in uncovering ribozymes and the diverse functions of RNA, contrasting its versatility with DNA. The conversation delves into historical RNA research, the Miller-Yuri experiment's limitations, and the implications of RNA's prebiotic chemistry on early Earth.
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