Abiotic synthesis of organic matter in deep-sea basalt gives clues for the origin of life on earth and beyond
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Papineau D. and Du M. (2025). Abiotic synthesis of organic matter in deep-sea basalt gives clues for the origin of life on earth and beyond. The Innovation Life 3:100139. https://doi.org/10.59717/j.xinn-life.2025.100139
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Papineau D. and Du M. (2025). Abiotic synthesis of organic matter in deep-sea basalt gives clues for the origin of life on earth and beyond. The Innovation Life 3:100139. https://doi.org/10.59717/j.xinn-life.2025.100139
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Cartoon model of the context of the discovery of abiotic synthesis of organic matter in serpentinised deep-sea basalt in mid-ocean ridges
