Protocell proliferation, artwork
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Protocell proliferation, artwork
Protocell proliferation. Image 5 of 5. Artwork showing a protocell (artificial cell) dividing to produce two daughter cells. This protocell was formed from a synthetic primeval soup containing PNA (peptide nucleic acid, orange), fatty acids (blue molecules with spherical heads) and lysosomes (enzyme-producing organelles, yellow). The primeval soup was a mix of carbon based molecules that chemically evolved to form simple cells, at the beginning of life. Scientists at Los Alamos National Laboratory in New Mexico, USA, attempted to recreate this in 2006 by making protocells. See G200/112-G200/116 for a series of images showing the creation of a protocell
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2006 Basic Cell Division Cellular Creating Creation Daughter Cells Dividing Enzyme Evolutionary Biology Fatty Acid Genetic Lysosome New Mexico Organelle Origin Of Life Primeval Soup Primitive Primordial Soup Proliferation Replicating Replication Simple Synthetic Us A Vesicle Bio Chemistry Biochemical Genetics Laboratory Molecular Recreating Reenacting Synthesised
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This artwork titled "Protocell Proliferation" showcases the intricate process of cell division in a synthetic primeval soup. The image captures the moment when a protocell, an artificial cell, splits into two daughter cells, symbolizing the very essence of life's origin. Created by scientists at Los Alamos National Laboratory in New Mexico, USA, this groundbreaking experiment aimed to recreate the evolution of simple cells that marked the beginning of life on Earth. The artwork beautifully illustrates the components involved in this primordial soup: peptide nucleic acid (PNA) molecules are depicted in vibrant orange, fatty acids with their spherical heads appear in striking blue hues, and lysosomes - enzyme-producing organelles - shine brightly yellow. These carbon-based molecules chemically evolved to form these basic cells through molecular replication and biochemical processes. Through meticulous synthesis and experimentation conducted back in 2006, researchers sought to reenact nature's first steps towards cellular complexity. This artistic representation serves as a testament to their pioneering efforts and sheds light on our understanding of biological genetics and evolutionary biology. As we gaze upon this mesmerizing print from Science Photo Library, we are reminded of how far we have come in unraveling the mysteries surrounding life's origins while simultaneously igniting curiosity about what lies ahead for scientific exploration.
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