A protein that self-replicates
Scientists have been able to prove that a protein structure widespread in nature — the amyloid — is theoretically capable of multiplying itself. This makes it a potential predecessor to molecules that are regarded as the building blocks of life.See it on Scoop.it, via Viruses, Immunology & Bioinformatics from Virology.uvic.ca
A protein that self-replicates
Source: Viral Bioinformatics