Functional Abiotic Metabolite Assembly: Hypothesis for the Early Events in the Origin of Life
Abstract
The RNA world hypothesis offers a compelling conceptual framework for the emergence of life, yet a fundamental gap remains between simple abiotic molecules and complex functional RNA polymers. Amyloid-like assemblies have been proposed as plausible earlier prebiotic scaffolds due to their ability to compartmentalize into microenvironments and catalyse chemical reactions.
Fields of Study & Subjects
Origins and Evolution of Life
Earth Systems and Cosmic Evolution
Cancer and biochemical research
Publication details
- Journal / source
- ChemRxiv
- Publisher
- American Chemical Society (ACS)
- Publication date
- 12 February 2026
- Document type
- Preprint