Can science explain life? A bold look at how living matter may differ from the dead, and what that means for biology.
This short, idea‑driven work surveys theories about what makes living cells behave with purpose. It contrasts the inert behavior of dead matter with living systems that coordinate, control, and direct themselves from within. The discussion spans how cells assimilate nutrients, how electric processes might drive growth, and how complex internal structures could enable replication and heredity.
Readers are invited to consider whether life reflects a unique organization of matter or a set of physical processes that science can describe in detail. The text uses physical and chemical ideas to pose big questions about life, division, and the forces that shape living systems.
Ideal for readers curious about the science behind life, evolution, and the big ideas that connect biology with physics.
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Da: Forgotten Books, London, Regno Unito
Paperback. Condizione: New. Print on Demand. This book ventures into the realm of biology and chemistry, suggesting a novel theory about what gives life its unique properties. The author argues that the fundamental processes of life, such as growth and reproduction, cannot be explained by the currently accepted scientific principles. Instead, the author proposes that life must have a more specific chemical structure, specifically a helical spiral formation of amino acid molecules, which the author refers to as spirazines. The author outlines a potential evolutionary path for the development of life from these structures, suggesting that they may have formed spontaneously from inorganic substances under conditions once present on Earth. This revolutionary theory challenges the prevailing notion that life's complexity can only arise from immensely intricate molecular structures. The author's insights encourage a deeper understanding of the fundamental nature of life and the possibility of its origins. This book is a reproduction of an important historical work, digitally reconstructed using state-of-the-art technology to preserve the original format. In rare cases, an imperfection in the original, such as a blemish or missing page, may be replicated in the book. print-on-demand item. Codice articolo 9780331096026_0
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Da: PBShop.store UK, Fairford, GLOS, Regno Unito
PAP. Condizione: New. New Book. Shipped from UK. Established seller since 2000. Codice articolo LW-9780331096026
Quantità: 15 disponibili