Science Daily
Main
Science
Security
Software Alerts
Technology
Webmaster Tools
Tue, 7 Sep 10
Transition metal catalysts could be key to origin of life, scientists report
http://feeds.sciencedaily.com/~r/sciencedaily/~3/ybY6IFFH5ac/100903210416.htm
Scientists propose that an overlooked type of biological catalyst -- metal-ligand complexes -- could have jump-started metabolism and life itself, deep in hydrothermal ocean vents.