Springer Genesis - In The Beginning: Origins of Life Book

Explore the fundamental questions of biological origins with Genesis - In The Beginning. This scientific volume by Springer examines the diversity of life and the early stages of biological evolution. It addresses the essential debate regarding the timing and location of life's start, investigating whether it began in hot or cold environments. Readers will find detailed discussions on prebiotic chemical processes and the self-replication of polymers within mineral habitats. The text also covers the photobiological regime of early Earth and how it contributed to the emergence of life. By examining the role of symmetry, information, and order in homochiral biomolecules, this book provides a deep look into the models of protocells and the development of the genetic code. This work is a comprehensive resource for those studying cellular origins, life in extreme habitats, and the field of astrobiology.