In a groundbreaking study published in the journal Nature Communications on Thursday, a team of scientists led by Chinese researchers unveiled the potential role of iron sulfides in catalyzing the origin of life in early Earth’s terrestrial hot springs.
The early Earth’s hydrothermal systems, including deep-sea hydrothermal vents and terrestrial hot springs, have long been considered plausible environments for the emergence of life. While previous research has focused primarily on deep-sea settings, this new study brings terrestrial hot springs into the spotlight.
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