JOURNAL ARTICLE

Mirror-Image Life.

  • Published In: Nautilus, 2023, n. 52. P. 22 1 of 3

  • Database: Academic Search Ultimate 2 of 3

  • Authored By: BALL, PHILIP 3 of 3

Abstract

Biochemist Ting Zhu of Westlake University in Hangzhou, China, is working on creating mirror-image versions of the key molecular ingredients of life. He aims to assemble these components into synthetic cell-like entities that can replicate and metabolize, potentially leading to the development of valuable drugs. Zhu has successfully synthesized mirror-image versions of DNA, RNA, and enzymes involved in DNA replication and protein synthesis. He is now working on creating a mirror-image ribosome, which would be a significant step towards understanding the origins of life on Earth. Despite the challenges, Zhu is determined to continue his research and explore the possibilities of alternative life forms. [Extracted from the article]

Additional Information

  • Source:Nautilus. 2023/11, Issue 52, p22
  • Document Type:Article
  • Subject Area:History
  • Publication Date:2023
  • ISSN:2372-1758
  • Accession Number:175730205
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