Physics and the Origin of Life: From Chirality to Membranes to Information
Physics of Life seminar by Jack Szostak, Harvard University
Hosted by Imperial College Physics of Life Network Seminars
Recording
Abstract
Diverse physical processes played important roles in the origin of life. I will review the origin of molecular homochirality, the growth of protocell membranes, and potential roles for liquid-liquid phase separation. I will then discuss the concept of functional information and its quantitative relationship with molecular function.
Topics
functional informationliquid-liquid phase separationmolecular functionmolecular homochiralityorigin of lifephysics of lifeprotocell membranes