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Dance to the tune of life : biological relativity

by Denis Noble

This work examines the intersection of physical laws and biological systems, covering topics from relativity and quantum mechanics to cellular networks. It explores life across multiple scales, analysing the origins of cells and the principles of natural selection.

Accession 11859 ISBN 9781107176249 Publisher Cambridge University Press
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