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Scientists discovered life's building blocks formed in frozen, distant regions of space, not just in warm water near the sun. This means the ingredients for life could exist throughout the universe.
Scientists in Japan discovered that amino acids in common seaweed and algae can help regulate blood pressure, potentially offering a natural alternative to hypertension medications. The same compounds also show promise for protecting skin from aging.
Scientists recreated space conditions in a lab and watched amino acids spontaneously form complex molecules needed for life. The discovery suggests life's ingredients might form naturally throughout the universe.