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Discovery reshapes view of RNA role in early life
A Colorado team led by Thomas Cech reports that RNA can splice its own genetic code without enzymes, a self catalyzing process that challenged the belief proteins were required. The finding, seen as pivotal by scientists like Harry Noller, may illuminate how life’s key processes emerged before cells and proteins.
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Diennis Byrne
Chicago Sun-Times
University of Colorado, Boulder
Harry Noller
University of California At Santa Cruz
University of Colorado
Thomas R. Cech
Cech
Science
American Association For the Advancement of Science
Neiler
Noller