Bedtime Astronomy
The Cosmic Code: Life's Genetic Units Found in Asteroid Ryugu
41 min•2 april 2026
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Scientists have identified all five nucleobases of the genetic code in pristine samples from the asteroid Ryugu, collected by the Hayabusa2.
The finding shows that the core components of DNA and RNA existed in space before life on Earth, supporting the idea that asteroids may have delivered the raw ingredients for biology.
The origin of life may be deeply rooted in cosmic chemistry.
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The finding shows that the core components of DNA and RNA existed in space before life on Earth, supporting the idea that asteroids may have delivered the raw ingredients for biology.
The origin of life may be deeply rooted in cosmic chemistry.
Thank you for listening to Bedtime Astronomy — your guide to the cosmos. New episodes on space exploration, NASA missions & the latest astronomy breakthroughs.
This episode includes AI-generated content.
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