The Code of Life. How Chance Became Biology

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 an exciting narrative. You will learn how stellar explosions, volcanic eruptions, and molecular interactions presumably created the... first cells on Earth.
Immerse yourself in 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 conducted: the search for extraterrestrial life occurs 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 accessible and captivating even for unprepared readers.
With fresh data from cutting-edge laboratories, the authors not only provide answers but also inspire new questions about our place in the Universe.

Author: Марио Ливио, Джек Шостак

Printhouse: KoLibri

Series: Scientific Interest

Age restrictions: 12+

Year of publication: 2025

ISBN: 9785389233348

Number of pages: 336

Size: 240х170х22 mm

Cover type: hard

Weight: 703 g

ID: 1720693

Immerse yourself in 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 conducted: the search for extraterrestrial life occurs 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 accessible and captivating even for unprepared readers.

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

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