Tuesday, 25 July 2017

molecular biology - Do we see protocells forming in nature today?


I understand that the current theory of chemical evolution (aka origin-of-life, abiogenesis) involves lipid-based protocells that enclosed RNA and perhaps some other compounds as a first steps to life.


I'm wondering if we see them forming today in nature, and if not, why not?


Are there successful experiments creating them in the lab? If so, what are the required conditions?




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