Unveiling the Self-Organizing Origins of Life
Scientists have proposed an alternative model that explains the self-organization of molecules into life-like structures, challenging traditional views on the origin of life. The model suggests that the number of molecule species involved in a metabolic cycle and complex network effects are key factors in the formation of these structures. The research also demonstrates that self-attraction is not necessary for clustering in a small metabolic network, as network effects can cause even self-repelling catalysts to aggregate. These findings provide new insights into how complex life may have emerged from simple molecules and shed light on the formation of structures in metabolic networks.
