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Researchers report a version of an RNA enzyme (ribozyme) that makes GTP synthesis more efficient than its predecessor.

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University of California San Diego

Who
researchers from the University of California San Diego, Ulrich Müller
What
Researchers report a version of an RNA enzyme (ribozyme) that makes GTP synthesis more efficient than its predecessor.
When
Sun, 14 Jun 2026 13:00:04 GMT · 5h 8m ago
Where
University of California San Diego ·
Why
This enhanced GTP synthesis is crucial for RNA synthesis, which early biological systems likely relied on for self-replication.
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The development of a more efficient ribozyme for GTP synthesis represents a significant step in laboratory efforts to replicate early RNA-dominated life stages, providing insights into the mechanisms that powered Earth's earliest life forms.

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