arsenic – Uncommon Descent

Over the years, many claims have been made for arsenic and the origin of life

But it’s unlikely that origin of life can be properly understood without taking into account the role of underlying intelligence.

Origin Of Life

Did microbes once thrive in arsenic world — a world without oxygen?

Researchers: Our team of geologists, physicists and biologists had found hints in fossilized stromatolites that arsenic was the chemical of choice for ancient photosynthesis and respiration.

Cell biology Ecology Intelligent Design Origin Of Life

Researchers: Rare ocean life forms breathe arsenic in low oxygen environments

What’s amazing is the way life, once started, exploits every avenue, and yet how DOES it get started?

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