From Stars to Brains: Milestones in the Planetary Evolution of Life and Intelligence【電子書籍】[ Andrew Y. Glikson ]

＜p＞The permutation of basic atomsーnitrogen, hydrogen, oxygen, carbon and phosphorusーinto the biomolecules DNA and RNA, subsequently evolved in cells and brains, defining the origin of life and intelligence, remains unexplained. Equally the origin of the genetic information and the intertwined nature of ‘＜em＞hardware＜/em＞’ and ‘＜em＞software＜/em＞’ involved in the evolution of bio-molecules and the cells are shrouded in mystery. This treatise aims at exploring individual and swarm behaviour patterns which potentially hint at as yet unknown biological principles. It reviews theories of evolution with perspectives from the earth sciences, commencing with the earliest observed records of life. This is followed by reviews and discussion of the building blocks of life, marine and terrestrial communities, the arthropods, birds and finally humans. It is suggested that, further to the mutation/natural selection processes established by Darwin and Wallace, an understanding of the evolution of inte．．．楽天市場のショップで商品詳細の続きを見る