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Sean Carroll's Mindscape: Science, Society, Philosophy, Culture, Arts, and Ideas

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Exploring the Origins: Genetics vs. Metabolism in the Dawn of Life

This chapter delves into the competing theories surrounding the origin of life, focusing on the genetics-first and metabolism-first models. It examines the role of various nucleic acids and autocatalytic reactions in the evolution of early biological systems.

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