Metabolomics:Open Access

Metabolomics of Metabolic

Abstract

Thomas Geisberger

For the emergence of life, the origin of metabolism stands as a central problem. How did early biomolecules arise to form an intertwined network of self-controlling metabolic reactions? In scenarios for a potential chemoautotrophic origin of life, the relevant conditions could involve volcanic discharges and ashes or gradients in volcanic hydrothermal vents.