Suitable microscopic entropy for the origin of microbial life: Microbiological methods are challenges

Journal of Microbiological Methods

Volumn 83, Issue 3, 2010, Pages 341-344

  Trevors, J T ^a  

^a UNIVERSITY OF GUELPH   (Canada)

Author keywords

Entropy; Evolution; Hydrogel; Microorganisms; Pre biotic

Indexed keywords

BIOGENESIS; ENTROPY; GENETIC CODE; HYDROGEL; MICROBIOLOGICAL EXAMINATION; MICROENVIRONMENT; MOLECULAR EVOLUTION; ORGANISMAL INTERACTION; PRIORITY JOURNAL; SHORT SURVEY; THEORETICAL STUDY;

BACTERIA; BIOGENESIS; ENTROPY; MICROBIOLOGICAL TECHNIQUES; MICROSCOPY;

EID: 78149470399     PISSN: 01677012     EISSN: None     Source Type: Journal    
DOI: 10.1016/j.mimet.2010.05.012     Document Type: Short Survey

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