1 h 21 min
Physics and the Origin of Life: From Chirality to Membranes to Information
Astrobiology, Biophysics, Physics of Life and seminar by Jack Szostak, Harvard University
Friday 15:00–16:10 London (GMT+1)
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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 lifeprotocell membranes
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