The author is invited by the Pio Manzu' Intl Research Center to write down and report on his recent results that show the prebiotic chemical activity can be hosted by extensive layer silicate surface, such as chlorite. The study of these mineral surface interacting with biomolecules can provide new insights and useful information on the complex matter of Origin of Life. The new findings suggest new and different Geo-Biological scenarios for the prebiotic activity on the planet Earth than those previously considered. Mineral biotech aspects are considered as well: the control of DNA deposition at the nanoscale on clinochlore, leads to important technological knowledge for nano-biotechnology and in based logic circuitry.
G. Valdre (2006). The contribution of mineralogy to the study of the origin of life. RIMINI : "Pio Manzu'" International Research Center.
The contribution of mineralogy to the study of the origin of life
VALDRE', GIOVANNI
2006
Abstract
The author is invited by the Pio Manzu' Intl Research Center to write down and report on his recent results that show the prebiotic chemical activity can be hosted by extensive layer silicate surface, such as chlorite. The study of these mineral surface interacting with biomolecules can provide new insights and useful information on the complex matter of Origin of Life. The new findings suggest new and different Geo-Biological scenarios for the prebiotic activity on the planet Earth than those previously considered. Mineral biotech aspects are considered as well: the control of DNA deposition at the nanoscale on clinochlore, leads to important technological knowledge for nano-biotechnology and in based logic circuitry.I documenti in IRIS sono protetti da copyright e tutti i diritti sono riservati, salvo diversa indicazione.