This page contains a reprint of a 1995 Discover magazine article featuring David Deamer and his research on the origins of life. The article laces historical/biographical sketches in with the science of lipid self-organization into membranes and the possible extraterrestrial source of cellular material. This article would be appropriate reading for secondary school or higher level students.
Subject: Biology, Chemistry, Biology:Microbiology, Molecular Biology, Evolution:Processes, Biology:Astrobiology, Evolution Resource Type: Scientific Resources:Overview/Reference Work, Scientific Resources Grade Level: General Public, High School (9-12), Middle (6-8)Keywords: origin of life, lipids, self-organization, membranes, meteorite,
