Evolution since Coding: Cradles, Halos, Barrels, and Wings

About the Author Dr. . His research is on RNA polymerase mechanisms and ancient evolution of transcription and translation systems, on which he has published several papers. Burton has been a professor at Michigan State University since 1987 and is also Director of Undergraduate Education in the Department of Biochemistry and Molecular Biology, as well as Principle Investigator of the Burton Lab at MSU. He is interested in the genesis, divergence, and complexity of life on Earth, told in core protein and DNA sequences

Evolution since Coding: Cradles, Halos, Barrels, and Wings describes genesis of metabolism, transcription, translation, cell structure, eukaryotic complexity, LUCA (the last universal common (cellular) ancestor), the great divergence of archaea and bacteria, LECA (the last eukaryotic common ancestor), extinction, and cancer in very simple ways. The work serves as foundational reading for a variety of researchers, academics, and students in life sciences, for example in evolution/evolutionary biology, biochemistry, genetics/molecular genetics, molecular biology, cell biology, and microbiology, as well as disciplines beyond biological science. Its approachable style makes the book accessible for introductory students and educated laypersons. The work (almost) "synthesizes life from scratch" (since coding) and describes the tools for readers to check the author’s work. Evolution since Coding is suitable to supplement college courses that mix computers, evolution, and biology from freshman to senior level.Provides a simple, hands-on, conceptual route to understanding ancient evolution and the diversification of life on earthOffers a conceptual u

. Dr. His research is on RNA polymerase mechanisms and ancient evolution of transcription and translation systems, on which he has published several papers. Burton has been a professor at Michigan State University since 1987 and is also Director of Undergraduate Education in the Department of Biochemistry and Molecular Biology, as well as Principle Investigator of the Burton Lab at MSU. He is interested in the genesis, divergence, and c