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#22 Sara Walker - Origin of Life, Assembly Theory, Biosignatures

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Detecting Life: Assembly Theory and Planetary Atmospheres

This chapter explores the potential of assembly theory in identifying life in planetary atmospheres, particularly through advancements in instruments like the JWST. It highlights the significance of analyzing molecular spectral data and the challenges of distinguishing between living and non-living worlds in astrobiology.

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