On the definition of a self-sustaining chemical reaction system and its role in heredity
Abstract Background The ability to self-sustain is one of the essential properties of life. However, a consistent and satisfying definition of self-sustainability is still missing. Currently, self-sustainability refers to either “no-intervention by a higher entity” or “regeneration of all the system...
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Language: | English |
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2020-10-01
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Series: | Biology Direct |
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Online Access: | http://link.springer.com/article/10.1186/s13062-020-00269-0 |