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Volcanoes May Have Sparked Life on Earth, Study Says

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In this National Geographic News article, read about how volcanoes may have been related to the origin of life on Earth. Research has demonstrated that a simple volcanic gas, carbonyl sulfide (COS), helps free-floating amino acids to form peptides, which help form the basis of living cells. Links to related stories and Web sites are also found on this page.

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    Topics: Geography, Chemistry, Earth & Space Science, Science, American Democracy, Life Sciences, History-Social Science

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