The Code of Life. How Chance Became Biology

In the book «The Code of Life,» astrophysicist Mario Livio and Nobel Prize-winning biochemist Jack Szostak skillfully combine the latest scientific discoveries with a captivating narrative. You will learn how star explosions, volcanic eruptions, and molecular interactions presumably created the first cells on Earth.

Dive into the world of RNA, protocells, and astonishing chemical transformations that led to the emergence of life.
However, Earth is not the only place where research is being conducted: the search for extraterrestrial life is happening not only on the planets and moons of the Solar System but also on distant exoplanets.
This book is a rare case where complex scientific concepts become understandable and engaging even for the unprepared reader.

With fresh data from cutting-edge laboratories, the authors not only provide answers but also inspire new questions about our place in the Universe.