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E-raamat: Astrobiology: An Evolutionary Approach

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Astrobiology: An Evolutionary Approach provides a full course in astrobiology with an emphasis on abiogenesis and evolution. The book presents astrobiology both as a developing science and as the science of the future.

The origins of life and the possibility of life elsewhere continues to be a subject of scientific and philosophical examination. These topics evolve with time as our understanding of life itself and the laws of chemical and biological evolution evolve. Astrobiology: An Evolutionary Approach aims both to provide a foundation in astrobiology and to describe the most challenging questions and problems in the field.

The book begins with an overview of astrobiology, the origin of elements, and the formation of the solar system, planets, and exoplanets. Other topics covered include prebiotic synthesis of biochemical compounds, transition from abiotic to biotic, microorganisms in space, the roles of silicon in life, encapsulation of organic materials in protocells, cold and dry limits of life, virolution, and more.

The contributors explore different aspects of astrobiology, reflecting the exciting journeys of their own research. This book will inspire students to explore the endless possibilities in astrobiology. The book includes end-of-chapter questions, a glossary of terms, and recommended references, making it ideal for use as a classroom text.

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"Professor Kolb brings us a refreshing set of chapters that provide an update on some of the most fascinating areas of astrobiology, including the origin of life, the search for habitable exoplanets, extremophiles, and the place of viruses in astrobiology. The diversity of chapters and information makes this an excellent read for those new to the field or those seeking new ideas." Charles Cockell, The University of Edinburgh

"A broad-ranging volume covering many different aspects of astrobiology, with engaging chapters containing up-to-date reviews by leading authors. Very accessibly written, suitable for senior undergraduate and graduate students. Each chapter finishes with a helpful glossary of terms, reflecting the strongly interdisciplinary subject matter, and useful review questions that could be used in seminar-based teaching. Overall a great astrobiology education resource." Nicola McLoughlin, University of Bergen, Norway

"A really comprehensive and unifying book, which will prove useful and enlightening not only to astrobiologists and evolutionary biologists, but also to anyone interested in life emergence and evolution in the Universe." Professor Rolando Cardenas, Head of Planetary Science Laboratory, Universidad Central "Marta Abreu" de Las Villas

Preface xi
Acknowledgments xiii
Editor xv
Contributors xvii
Introduction xxi
Chapter 1 Astrobiology: An Overview
1(18)
Aaron David Goldman
Chapter 2 Origin of Elements and Formation of Solar System, Planets, and Exoplanets
19(30)
Ken Rice
Chapter 3 Astrobiology Education and Public Outreach
49(14)
Timothy F. Slater
Chapter 4 Analysis of Extraterrestrial Organic Matter in Murchison Meteorite: A Progress Report
63(20)
Philippe Schmitt-Kopplin
Mourad Harir
Basem Kanawati
Regis Gougeon
Franco Moritz
Norbert Hertkorn
Sonny Clary
Istvan Gebefugi
Zelimir Gabelica
Chapter 5 Prebiotic Synthesis of Biochemical Compounds: An Overview
83(36)
Henderson James (Jim) Cleaves
Chapter 6 Biochemical Pathways as Evidence for Prebiotic Syntheses
119(30)
Gene D. McDonald
Chapter 7 Roles of Silicon in Life on Earth and Elsewhere
149(14)
Joseph B. Lambert
Senthil Andavan Gurusamy-Thangavelu
Chapter 8 Fossil Records for Early Life on Earth
163(36)
David Wacey
Chapter 9 Prebiotic Chemistry: In Water and in the Solid State
199(18)
Vera M. Kolb
Chapter 10 Encapsulation of Organic Materials in Protocells
217(40)
Erica A. Frankel
Daniel C. Dewey
Christine D. Keating
Chapter 11 Role of Phosphorus in Prebiotic Chemistry
257(14)
Matthew Pasek
Chapter 12 Cold and Dry Limits of Life
271(12)
Christopher P. McKay
Alfonso F. Davila
Henry J. Sun
Chapter 13 Microorganisms in Space
283(18)
Gerda Horneck
Ralf Moeller
Chapter 14 Search for Life on Mars: An Astrogeological Approach
301(24)
Jesus Martinez-Frias
Chapter 15 Elusive Definition of Life: A Survey of Main Ideas
325(24)
Radu Popa
Chapter 16 Language and Communication as Universal Requirements for Life
349(22)
Guenther Witzany
Chapter 17 Transition from Abiotic to Biotic: Is There an Algorithm for It?
371(28)
Sara Imari Walker
Chapter 18 Extraterrestrial Life: What Are We Looking For?
399(14)
Dirk Schulze-Makuch
Louis N. Irwin
Alberto G. Fairen
Chapter 19 Evolutionary Approach to Viruses in Astrobiology
413(8)
Matti Jalasvuori
Jaana K.H. Bamford
Chapter 20 Virolution Can Help Us Understand the Origin of Life
421(20)
Luis P. Villarreal
Chapter 21 Can Virolution Help Us Understand Recent Human Evolution?
441(32)
Luis P. Villarreal
Index 473
Vera M. Kolb is a chemistry professor at the University of WisconsinParkside. She earned an MS in organic chemistry from Belgrade University and a PhD in organic chemistry from Southern Illinois University at Carbondale. Dr. Kolb received her training in exobiology (now known as astrobiology) at the NASA Specialized Center of Research and Training in San Diego. She has received the Phi Delta Kappa Outstanding Educator Award and has also been inducted into the Southeastern Wisconsin Educators Hall of Fame. Dr. Kolb is a recipient of numerous grants from the Wisconsin Space Consortium/NASA and has published more than 150 articles in organic chemistry, medicinal chemistry, and astrobiology.