Author : Jeffrey L. Bada
Publisher : Cambridge Scholars Publishing
ISBN 13 : 1527573419
Total Pages : 205 pages
Book Rating : 4.5/5 (275 download)
Book Synopsis Science at Interfaces, from Biochemistry to Cosmochemistry by : Jeffrey L. Bada
Download or read book Science at Interfaces, from Biochemistry to Cosmochemistry written by Jeffrey L. Bada and published by Cambridge Scholars Publishing. This book was released on 2024-01-29 with total page 205 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This book emphasizes the interfaces between the seemingly diverse fields of biochemistry and cosmochemistry. This link provides the basis for understanding of how life began on Earth and whether this process is universal. This area of study helps us to understand the long-asked questions of whether there is life beyond Earth, and whether our planet is one example of how life could originate and evolve on other worlds. Biochemistry demonstrates how life has originated and evolved into complex life forms ranging from small microbial forms such as bacteria to the upright walking creatures we call humans. Cosmochemistry explores whether the origin of life, and its evolution into complex life forms, is possible in other worlds. The focus is on amino acids which play an essential role in biochemistry on Earth and also are present elsewhere in our solar system. The book explores these issues through personal anecdotes from the author’s long and varied scientific career.