geneion
Geneion is a theoretical concept representing a fundamental unit of genetic information transmission. It is envisioned as a self-replicating entity that carries genetic material, enabling the propagation of traits from one generation to the next. Unlike genes, which are typically understood as segments of DNA or RNA that code for proteins, geneions are considered to be more abstract and potentially capable of existing in various forms. The idea of a geneion arises from speculative evolutionary biology and the study of the origins of life. It proposes a primitive mechanism for inheritance that predates the complex molecular machinery of modern cells.
The theoretical framework suggests that geneions would possess the essential properties of life: replication, variation, and
While geneion remains a theoretical construct, it serves as a useful tool for exploring fundamental questions