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Major steps in cell evolution: palaeontological, molecular and cellular evidence of their timing and global effects

  • 26 - 27 September 2005, 09:00 - 18:00
Add to Calendar 09/26/05 09:00 AM 09/27/05 06:00 PM United Kingdom (GMT) Major steps in cell evolution: palaeontological, molecular and cellular evidence of their timing and global effects <p>Discussion meeting organised by Professor Thomas Cavalier-Smith FRS, Professor Martin Embley and Professor Martin Brasier</p> The Royal Society, London, SW1Y 5AG
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By Professor Thomas Cavalier-Smith FRS, Professor Martin Embley and Professor Martin Brasier

When did life evolve? What were the first cells like? Can we trace connections between major innovations in microbial cell structure or biochemistry and dramatic changes in atmospheric composition and global climate, e.g. global warming and near-global freezing (snowball earth) episodes?

Leading earth scientists and biologists will discuss multidisciplinary evidence for the historical interplay of cell evolution and earth history.