Japan-led mission uncovers asteroid with all 5 âlettersâ of DNA, breakthrough for understanding lifeâs origins |
Researchers detected the building blocks of DNA in samples collected from asteroid Ryugu/ (Image credit: JAXA, University of Tokyo) A detailed analysis of samples returned from the asteroid Ryugu has revealed the presence of all five canonical âlettersâ of DNA and RNA, a finding scientists say strengthens the case that the basic ingredients for life…
