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LuckyTheDog

(6,837 posts)
Thu Jan 26, 2012, 07:56 PM Jan 2012

Radical Theory Explains the Origin, Evolution, and Nature of Life, Challenges Conventional Wisdom

Hmmmm...


Earth is alive, asserts a revolutionary scientific theory of life emerging from Case Western Reserve University School of Medicine. The trans-disciplinary theory demonstrates that purportedly inanimate, non-living objects -- for example, planets, water, proteins, and DNA -- are animate, that is, alive. With its broad explanatory power, applicable to all areas of science and medicine, this novel paradigm aims to catalyze a veritable renaissance.

Erik Andrulis, PhD, assistant professor of molecular biology and microbiology, advanced his controversial framework in his manuscript "Theory of the Origin, Evolution, and Nature of Life," published in the peer-reviewed journal, Life. His theory explains not only the evolutionary emergence of life on earth and in the universe but also the structure and function of existing cells and biospheres.

More: http://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2012/01/120126115127.htm
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MadHound

(34,179 posts)
1. Sounds like he is throwing a bunch of shit against a wall and seeing what sticks
Thu Jan 26, 2012, 08:01 PM
Jan 2012

Seriously now, "Another legendary quarrel is that between biblical creationists and neo-Darwinian evolutionists. In demonstrating that the origin and evolution of life is a consequence of natural laws and physical forces, this theory synthesizes arguments and dispels assumptions from both sides of the creation-evolution debate." Not to mention he is bringing in the Gaia theory, quantum physics, and everything else including the kitchen sink.

Far too broad to be useful, or proveable.

cthulu2016

(10,960 posts)
2. Hmmmm...
Thu Jan 26, 2012, 08:03 PM
Jan 2012

This doesn't bode well for the "open access journal" model. (Like LIFE, which charge you money to publish)


"Another natural law dictates that the atomic and cosmic realms abide by identical organizational constraints. Simply put, atoms in the human body and solar systems in the universe move and behave in the exact same manner."

 

jody

(26,624 posts)
4. Interesting and when we drain a living earth's water and oil aquifers, we shouldn't be upset when it
Thu Jan 26, 2012, 08:07 PM
Jan 2012

reacts with earthquakes and other events to get our attention.

 

Fuzz

(8,827 posts)
6. Changing the definition of life that much makes little sense. Coming up with another word with
Thu Jan 26, 2012, 08:11 PM
Jan 2012

that definition would seem to make more sense to me. But then again I am perfect. My definition of perfect may be different than yours though.

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