How could the physics and chemistry of the early
Earth create the first living molecular evolution?
We will highlight recent progress in reconstructing the first RNA replicating
systems under the physics of conditions. Emphasis will be placed on providing
an overview of the relevant biophysical mechanism effects and the latest
biochemical mechanisms. We will present and critically comment on the most
recent topics and give a hands-on introduction to this emerging highly
interdisciplinary field. Connections will be made to the work being done in the
CRC 392 Molecular Evolution in Prebiotic Conditions (www.molecular-evolution.de) and
the Origins Cluster.
The lecture will last 2 hours and is worth 3 ECTS points. The course is aimed
at Masters students and is open to other disciplines such as Geosciences and
Chemistry. It combines well with the seminar on the physics of early life.
- المعلم: Dieter Braun
We will explore the physics of biological systems,
including their origin, evolution, pattern formation, embryogenesis,
biochemical networks, chemotaxis, gene regulation, high throughput methods,
neural networks and game theory. The lecture will include a short introduction
to reaction-diffusion systems with Comsol. It is a 4 hour lecture including one
hour of seminar. The lecture is for Master students, open to other disciplines.
Background from the introduction of Biophysics course is recommended but not
required.
- المعلم: Dieter Braun