Although it’s long been suggested that hydrothermal vents could’ve played a starring role in the formation of life on Earth ...

A study suggests ancient hot springs, like Yellowstone's, may have supported reactions crucial for the birth of life on our ...

A group of researchers in Japan has revealed, for the first time, a mechanism for controlling the potential of an electron ...

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A new study reveals a 'nano-switch' in ferredoxin that affects its electron transfer, which could lead to advancements in ...

One of the biggest scientific mysteries is where life on Earth started.

Iron-sulfur clusters have critical roles in proteins from diverse organisms and in a broad range of biological processes. Recent discoveries raise exciting challenges for future research by ...

An international team of scientists recently published a study highlighting the potential role of iron sulfides in the ...

Researchers Point Out a Hidden Process in Hot Springs That May Have Helped to Develop Life on Earth Researchers have made ...

The study contributes to a growing body of evidence suggesting that hot springs may have played a critical role in the ...