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All 5 fundamental units of life’s genetic code were just discovered in an asteroid sample

Ingredients for life may have been widespread throughout the Solar System in its early years. A new study reveals all five fundamental nucleobases – the molecular “letters” of life – have been detected in samples from the asteroid Ryugu. Asteroid particles offer a glimpse into the chemical ingredients that may have helped kindle life on Earth... [3797 chars]

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