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Random mutations turn RNA droplets into cell-like structures
Recent research reveals that a small number of random genetic mutations can cause simple RNA droplets to transform into complex, cell-like structures. During this process, these droplets form internal cavities, gain the ability to move independently, and acquire the capacity to take up cargo. This discovery offers fascinating insights into early cellular evolution and how simple biomolecular condensates might have transitioned into functional, life-like compartments on the primordial Earth.