Is Self-Replication Possible Through the Miller-Urey Experiment?

[Dr Cadaver]

For some time now, I have been fascinated by the Miller-Urey experiment. However, after watching many videos and reading articles, I find that many people either agree and disagree about the validity of the process. I would like to understand the process with a little more depth than what I have found thus far. I would appreciate any thoughts on the topic, as well as some links to any sites that can shine some light on it. Also, I would like to know if there has ever been any molecules found that are able to self-replicate.
Thanks in advance for your replies.

 

[jedishrfu]

Well you can read more about it on wikipedia:

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Miller-Urey_experiment

 

[aroc91]

The Miller-Urey experiment paved the way for many more recent and probably more valid (at least in the eyes of those that would question MU's validity) experiments.

Self-replication is tricky business. The most progress has been made with catalytic RNAs. I wrote my undergrad thesis on this topic, so if you'd like to take a look and get some more sources, I've attached it.