Clay minerals and the origin of life

摘要: This volume is the edited proceedings of a conference seeking to clarify possible role clays in origin life on Earth. At heart problem lie fundamental questions such as: What kind properties model primitive living system required exhibit and what would its most plausible chemical molecular makeup be? Answers these have traditionally been sought terms that are held be common all contemporary organisms. However, there number different ideas both nature evolutionary priority 'common vital properties', notably those based protoplasmic, biochemical genetic theories life. therefore first area for consideration this contributors then examine extent clay match by substance which acted as template