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Title:
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Astrobiology : a brief introduction
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Authors:
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Kevin W. Plaxco, Author ;
Michael Gross, Author
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Material Type:
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book
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Edition statement:
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2nd ed.
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Publisher:
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Baltimore (United States) : The Johns Hopkins University Press, 2011
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ISBN / ISSN / EAN :
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978-1-4214-0095-2
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Size:
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xi, 330 p. / ill. / 24 cm
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Bibliography note:
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Includes bibliographical references and index.
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Languages:
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English
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Class number:
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QH325
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Subjects:
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Exobiology
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Life--Origin
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Description:
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Emphasizing the biochemical nature of astrobiology, Plaxco and Gross expand their examination of the origin of chemical elements, the developments that made the Universe habitable, and how life continues to be sustained. They discuss in great detail the formation of the first galaxies and stars, the diverse chemistry of the primordial planet, the origins of metabolism, the evolution of complex organisms, and the feedback regulation of Earth's climate. They also explore life in extreme habitats, potential extraterrestrial habitats, and the current status of the search for extraterrestrial life.
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