Springer - Evolution of Bioenergetics: Elements to Life Book

Explore the foundational processes of life with Evolution of Bioenergetics from Elements to Life by Springer. This scientific text traces the journey from the creation of basic elements to the emergence of high energy mitochondria. Dr. David Stowe provides a detailed look at how atoms bound together into organic compounds and polymerized into essential structures like lipids, peptides, and nucleotides. The book examines the specific roles of elements including C, H, O, N, P, and S, along with the importance of univalent and multivalent ions. It also explains why liquid water is a requirement for prebiotic life. Readers will learn about the early molecular interactions that led to the development of the first living prokaryote bacteria. Finally, the text covers the transition to eukaryotes through the engulfment of bacteria as organelles. This book serves as a deep dive into the biological origins of energy and complexity in living organisms.