LCLU Annual Talk: On Life's Origins: a View from Astrophysics

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• Prof Dimitar Sasselov, Harvard University, USA
• Thursday 26 October 2023, 17:30-18:30
• Main Lecture Theatre, Department of Zoology.

If you have a question about this talk, please contact Dr Emily Mitchell.

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.

This talk is part of the LCLU Seminars series.

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• Cambridge Astronomy Talks
• LCLU Seminars
• Main Lecture Theatre, Department of Zoology

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