Barask Paraskevopoulos was born in Athens, Greece, and migrated with his parents from one year of age to Melbourne, Australia. Six years of studying medicine at Monash University, a science degree in cell biology and pharmacology at Monash as well as a Bachelor of Arts degree in English Literature and Criminology at Melbourne University together with a lifelong interest in biology and biochemistry put him in good stead to tackle the difficult scenario of life’s origin.
From Chemistry to Life on Earth presents a compelling, evidence-rich narrative that demystifies the complex chemistry and physics underpinning the genesis and evolution of life. This book offers a cogent explanation for the intricate development of the genetic code and the ribosome, central to our ...