Oscillations (IMAGE)

University of Wisconsin-Madison

Oscillations

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When the researchers extended their experiment to 40 generations, they spotted repeating oscillations in the concentration of phosphate, one of the key starting materials in their chemical soups. These oscillations suggest the development of feedback loops, which are one characteristic of life.

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Image courtesy of David Baum lab

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