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Silcon is another possible mechanism similar to DNA. I forget the research on this. EDIT: Found this https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Hypothetical_types_of_bioch
by mycall 5y ago
Silcon is another possible mechanism similar to DNA. I forget the research on this.
EDIT: Found this https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Hypothetical_types_of_biochemistry https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Hypothetical_types_of_biochemi...
- colordrops 5y agoSure, I wouldn't be surprised if it's possible, but the chances DNA emerging elsewhere aren't necessarily "unbelievable low".
- peterburkimsher 5y agoThe AI in this computer agrees ;D
- DrScump 5y agoOr this speculation: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/The_Devil_in_the_Dark https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/The_Devil_in_the_Dark
- JumpCrisscross 5y agoSilicon is a post-ferrous element. There may be silicon-based life in the universe. But abundance of carbon and hydrogen, together with the superior stability of hydrocarbons relative to silanes, sort of seals the deal for everything but theoretical edge cases.