"The scientists suggest that life on Earth originated at photosynthetically active porous structures, similar to deep-sea hydrothermal vents, made of zinc sulfide (more commonly known as phosphor).
In nature, zinc sulfide particles precipitate only at deep-sea hydrothermal vents.Its ability to store light makes zinc sulfide an important factor in the discussion on life's origin. Mulkidjanian explains that, once illuminated by UV light, zinc sulfide can efficiently reduce carbon dioxide, just as plants do."
Friday, September 4, 2009
Life sprang from "zinc world"...
according to a new hypothesis in an attempt to explain the origin of life on Earth. Key bits:
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