About the Book
The authors, Eugene Rosenberg and Ilana Zilber Rosenberg, are
distinguished scientists in the fields of microbiology, evolution and the symbiosis
between beneficial microbes and humans, animals and plants.
Where Did We Come From? The Origin and Evolution of Life is a
welcoming contribution to an understanding of the origin and evolution of life for
readers versed in these theories or those that possess little knowledge of these
interesting subjects.
The authors discuss the origin of life from religious narratives to scientific-
based accounts, leading to the conclusion that we still do not know how life began,
but strive to do so.
The theory of evolution by natural selection, presented simultaneously by
Charles Darwin and Alfred Wallace, is one of the greatest ideas of all times.
However, new developments in molecular genetics, microbiology and
system biology have necessitated an extension/revision of evolutionary theory.
The authors special contribution to the field of modern-day evolution theory
is the hologenome concept, depicting a human, an animal or a plant interacting
with their microbes as being one evolving unit in their evolution.
Where Did We Come From? The Origin and Evolution of Life also provides
a glimpse of how theories of evolution can affect our understanding of social
phenomena.
Through an accessible authorial voice, the authors engage with readers and
lead them to become well-informed on these captivating subjects.