On the Conjecture of Proteins as Genetic Material in Extremely, Extremely Special Organisms
This paper boldly challenges the absolute authority of the biological "central dogma." Based on the self-replicating properties of prions and reverse transcription mechanisms, it rigorously explores the possibility of proteins as primitive genetic carriers. This research aims to broaden the boundaries of thinking about biological evolution and the nature of heredity, providing a highly forward-looking hypothetical framework for the study of life forms in extreme environments.