Quantum evolution

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Quantum evolution

Johnjoe McFadden

W. W. Norton, 2001, 2002

  • 1st American ed.
  • pbk.

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Quantum evolution : how physics' weirdest theory explains life's biggest mystery

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"First American edition 2001 ... First published as a Norton paperback 2002"

Includes bibliographical references (p. 317-330) and index

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巻冊次

1st American ed. ISBN 9780393050417

内容説明

A brilliant new application of the principles of quantum mechanics to explain the origins of life. Living organisms are controlled by a single molecule--DNA. The study of modern physics tells us that the behavior of single molecules is governed not by familiar classical laws but by the strange laws of quantum mechanics. The biological applications of this principle have never been fully explored--until now. McFadden's novel theory of quantum evolution shows how quantum mechanics endows living organisms with the ability to initiate specific actions, including new mutations. This simple but staggering theory has radical implications. Debunking the recent propositions of evolutionary theorists, McFadden argues that evolution may not be random at all. Rather, it may be directed--that is, in certain circumstances, cells may be able to choose to mutate particular genes that provide an advantage in their environment. This property of living organisms to direct their actions undoubtedly lies at the core of the much disputed issues of consciousness and free will. 12 illustrations.
巻冊次

pbk. ISBN 9780393323108

内容説明

Johnjoe McFadden "enters new and provocative territory in his marriage of physics and biology" (Science News). His simple but staggering theory of quantum evolution shows how quantum mechanics gives living organisms the ability to initiate specific actions, including new mutations. As Paul Davies exclaims, "if these ideas are right, they will transform our understanding of the relationship between physics and biology" and may radically revise the notion of random evolution and the debate over consciousness and free will.

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