Marie-Christine Maurel comes back to the formation of the first living cells on the earth surface, relying on several great experiments. The she presents the extent of questionings which still remain, especially regarding the DNA and virus role in the appearance and evolution of the life.
Mot(s) clés libre(s) : virus, Miller, Oparine, Haldane, origin of life, RNA

Marie-Christine Maurel explores the origins of life on earth. She highlights the main conditions 3 billion years ago, as well as the emergence of the first forms of life, which gave birth to the tree of life.
Mot(s) clés libre(s) : bacteria, origin of life, eucaryote, archaea, stromatolite