Previous studies on the polymerization of 3’,5’ cyclic guanosine monophosphate (cGMP) demonstrated the potential of the compound in the abiotic generation of the first oligonucleotide sequences on the early Earth. These experiments were conducted under idealized laboratory conditions that logically raises the question whether the same chemistry could take place in the harsh environment...
Ultraviolet light is ubiquitous throughout the geological history of Earth. It drives photochemistry and can affect surface environments and organisms. It is an important source of chemical energy that can, in the right circumstances, be harnessed for prebiotic synthesis. When aqueous photochemistry has been explored in the lab, the source of ultraviolet light is often discrete, providing...
