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Sugar molecules, which form the backbone of DNA and RNA, have been detected in space for the first time.
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Who
Izaskun Jiménez-Serra
What
Sugar molecules, which form the backbone of DNA and RNA, have been detected in space for the first time.
When
Fri, 17 Jul 2026 12:49:51 GMT · 2h 54m ago
Where
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Why
The discovery could help understand how the first sugars formed on Earth.
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The detection of fundamental biomolecules in space could advance understanding of prebiotic chemistry and the origins of life.
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