The bone formation process is an example of how both time and nature acted harmonically to pave the path for life as we know. The unique association between calcium phosphate (CaP) and collagen in a s
Microbially influenced sedimentary rocks can provide valuable insights about the rise and evolution of life on Earth. Still, while mineral biosignatures are considered more resilient than organic ones
Bone formation is a complex process whereby the mineral hydroxyapatite, Ca5(PO4)3(OH), is produced on an extracellular matrix. One view held is that all the hydroxyl groups in...
Mollusk shell is a product of biomineralization with excellent mechanical properties, and the shell matrix proteins (SMPs) have important functions in shell formation. A vWA domain-containing protein
