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Quantum Evolution

Quantum Evolution

Quantum Evolution
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Quantum Evolution Paperback - 2000

by McFadden, Johnjoe,

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Marrying physics and biology, McFadden theorizes that evolution may not be random but directed, and that quantum mechanics endows living organisms with the ability to initiate specific actions, including new mutations. Illustrations.

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  • Title Quantum Evolution
  • Author McFadden, Johnjoe,
  • Binding Paperback
  • Condition New
  • Pages 352
  • Volumes 1
  • Language ENG
  • Publisher Flamingo, London
  • Publication date 2000-10-02
  • Bookseller's Inventory # 1370082
  • ISBN 9780006551287 / 0006551289
  • Weight 0.69 lbs (0.31 kg)
  • Dimensions 8 x 5 x 0.88 in (20.32 x 12.70 x 2.24 cm)
  • Category Science
  • Dewey Decimal Code 576.8
  • Quantity available 5

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From the publisher

Quantum Evolution presents a revolutionary new scientific theory by asking: is there a force of will behind evolution? In his astonishing first book, Johnjoe McFadden shows that there is.

'McFadden's bold hypothesis that quantum physics plays a key role in the origin and evolution of life looks increasingly plausible. The weird behaviour of matter and information at the quantum level could be just what is needed to explain life's astonishing properties. If these ideas are right, they will transform our understanding of the relationship between physics and biology.' PAUL DAVIES

In this brilliant debut, Johnjoe McFadden puts forward a theory of quantum evolution. He shows how living organisms have the ability to will themselves into action. Indeed, such an ability may be life's most fundamental attribute. This has radical implications. Evolution may not be random at all, as recent evolutionary theories have taught: rather, cells may, in certain circumstances, be able to choose to mutate particular genes that provide an advantage in the environment in which the cell finds itself. This 'will' - described by McFadden as 'the life force' - has startling implications. It is at the root of consciousness and free-will and provides a new understanding of the origins of life and the purpose of death.

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Starlight glistens on a spaceship's silvery hull as it cruises, unseen and unmanned, amongst the planets of a distant solar system.

About the author

Johnjoe McFadden is a Reader in Molecular Microbiology at Surrey University and editor of Britain's leading text book on Molecular Biology. For over 10 years, Dr McFadden has specialised in examining tuberculosis and meningitis genes. He is the inventor of the first successful test for meningitis (which received worldwide press, radio and TV coverage) and was leader of another team, the first to successfully use artificial life computer programmes to model key transition stages in evolution (also covered by the media). This is his first book for a popular audience.

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