Adami, Christoph
The Evolution of Biological Information: How Evolution Creates Complexity, from Viruses to Brains
- ISBN 13:
- 9780691241142
- author:
- Adami, Christoph
- format:
- Paperback
- publisher:
- Princeton University Press
- language:
- English
- Publication Year:
- 2024
- Pages:
- 584
- Dimensions:
- 23.4 x 15.6 x 3 centimetres (0.8
- Genre:
- Science, Biology, General,
- Condition:
- New
- Availability:
- Item usually sent within 10 working days
Description
The Evolution of Biological Information: How Evolution Creates Complexity from Viruses to Brains by Christoph Adami A new perspective on Darwinian evolution offers insights into the complex systems that underlie life. This book applies information theory to understand how evolution builds complexity, from the simplest viruses to the most intricate brains. Christoph Adami explores how information emerges as a unifying principle in biology, shedding light on phenomena such as drug resistance in viruses and the evolution of communication in cells. He also examines the evolution of robustness in viruses, cooperation among cells, animals, and people, and the emergence of intelligence. By understanding information as the foundation of all life, Adami argues that we can gain a deeper appreciation for the nature of life on Earth and beyond.
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