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What Is the RNA World Hypothesis?

Stated Clearly · explainer · Watch on YouTube

Biology & biotechnologyEvolution & genetics

What it is

Stated Clearly explains the RNA world hypothesis, which resolves the chicken-or-egg problem of genes versus enzymes by proposing that RNA once did both jobs. It outlines how evolution could begin with RNA chains alone.

Why Hacker News recommends it

HN recommends it as an engaging, brief overview of the RNA world idea.

  • 2 people recommended it
  • 2 different months
  • 0 strong recommendations
  • first 2016, last 2021

What HN commenters said

  1. “Here's a brief overview of the theory that shows how evolution could happen with chains of RNA only”

    Brief overview of how evolution could occur with RNA chains only.

    lawpoop, 2016-12 · Recommendation · in “A New Physics Theory of Life (2014)”

  2. “Stated Clearly has a great video about the RNA world hypothesis ( ) if anyone's looking for an engaging overview.”

    Engaging overview of the RNA world hypothesis.

    joshquin, 2021-12 · Recommendation · in “The RNA World Hypothesis”

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Topics: rna world, abiogenesis, ribozymes, evolution, molecular biology

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