- Lorenzo Sebastianelli: Department of Chemistry, University of Alberta, Edmonton, AB T6G 2G2, Canada.
- Sheref S Mansy: Department of Chemistry, University of Alberta, Edmonton, AB T6G 2G2, Canada. Electronic address: sheref.mansy@ualberta.ca.
Encapsulation of RNA within model protocells promotes folding, promotes the binding of substrates, promotes catalysis, and protects against denaturation. A new study argues for an active role of lipid vesicles in the origins of life.