On Life's Origins: a View from Astrophysics
- ๐ค Speaker: Professor Dimitar Sasselov, Department of Astronomy, Harvard University
- ๐ Date & Time: Thursday 26 October 2023, 17:30 - 18:30
- ๐ Venue: Main Lecture Theatre Department of Zoology Entry is via the Department of Zoology, Monkey Parade Entrance (by the Museum of Zoology), through the archway from Downing Street. (accessible without a swipe card)
Abstract
What is the best approach to constrain the geochemical scenarios for the origins of life on Earth?
Prof Sasselov will introduce us to the most recent, cutting edge research, highlighting two specific studies: the need for extreme selectivity in the prebiotic organic synthesis and the role of UV light and pools with magnetic surfaces play in leading to the origin of biological homochirality, and the early evolution of function among the growing genetic polymers.
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Professor Dimitar Sasselov, Department of Astronomy, Harvard University
Thursday 26 October 2023, 17:30-18:30