The Search for Life's Origins: Progress and Future Directions in Planetary Biology and Chemical Evolution

by Committee on Planetary Biology and Chemical Evolution, Space Studies Board, Division on Engineering and Physical Sciences, et al.

The field of planetary biology and chemical evolution draws together experts in astronomy, paleobiology, biochemistry, and space science who work together to understand the evolution of living systems.

This field has made exciting discoveries that shed light on how organic compounds came together to form self-replicating molecules--the origin of life.

This volume updates that progress and offers recommendations on research programs--including...

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 0309042461
• ISBN13: 9780309042468
• Release Date: February 1990
• Publisher: National Academies Press
• Length: 160 Pages
• Weight: 0.60 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.4" x 6.7" x 8.5"