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

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 · 2h 18m 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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