"What Is Life?" by Paul Nurse explores the fundamental nature of living organisms and their place in the universe. The author, a Nobel Prize-winning biologist, delves into the characteristics that define life, including complexity, metabolism, reproduction, and evolution. He emphasizes that life is not merely about the biology of organisms but also about the processes that sustain and drive them. Through engaging prose, Nurse invites readers to consider what it means to be alive...
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