In Marseille, the Origines Institute is attempting to unravel one of humanity’s greatest mysteries: How did life emerge on Earth? While the answer remains shrouded in mystery, researchers are making progress in the quest to understand our origins. Their discoveries are pushing the boundaries between the living and the non-living, raising questions about the possibility of life elsewhere, and providing us with the keys to preserving our future on this planet—the sole cradle of humanity?

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