Phosphorus: The key to life on Earth as we know it?

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Researchers talk about oxygen playing a significant role in kickstarting animal life on Earth, but a new study suggests a different element--phosphorus--might also be of crucial importance. 

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phosphorus, origin of life on Earth, College of Sciences, Chris Reinhard, School of Earth and Atmospheric Sciences
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  • Created By: A. Maureen Rouhi
  • Workflow Status: Published
  • Created On: Dec 27, 2016 - 9:02pm
  • Last Updated: Dec 27, 2016 - 9:04pm