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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…
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5 editions- Hardcover · English · 2000HarperCollins · 352 pages · 9780002559485
- Other · English · 2016HarperCollins Publishers Limited · 9780007481972
- Other · English · 2002W. W. Norton & Company · 338 pages · 9780393323108
- Other · English · 2001W. W. Norton & Company · 338 pages · 9780393050417
- Other · English · 2000Flamingo · 352 pages · 9780006551287
Quantum theoryEvolution (Biology)EvolutionScienceBiochemistryMolecular evolutionPopular worksGenetics