Stephen Benner

Stephen Benner is an American chemist known for his work in origins of life research and synthetic biology. He studies how life's building blocks, like proteins and DNA, could have formed naturally on early Earth. His research also involves creating artificial molecules that mimic biological functions, aiming to understand life's emergence and develop new technologies. Benner’s work helps scientists grasp how life might arise elsewhere in the universe and advances the design of novel materials for medicine and industry.