Biomolecular Basis of Life

Area of Science:

• Life Sciences
• Systems Biology
• Biochemistry

Background:

• Life is characterized by complex capacities including metabolism, homeostasis, and reproduction.
• Energy and information metabolism are central to self-organizing, self-sustaining life processes.
• Human energy metabolism relies on glucose and lipid pathways, regulated by phosphate and calcium signaling.

Purpose of the Study:

• To systematize current knowledge on fundamental life phenomena.
• To explore the role of energy and information metabolism in life.
• To initiate a discussion on the future of the human species.

Main Methods:

• Narrative review of existing scientific literature.
• Synthesis of knowledge on energy and information metabolism.
• Analysis of signaling pathways (phosphate, calcium) in life processes.

Main Results:

• Energy and information metabolism are dominant self-organizing processes.
• Metabolism, regulated by signaling, leads to self-awareness and social interaction.
• Life/death cycles share patterns at cellular and social levels.

Conclusions:

• Understanding fundamental life processes is key to species' future.
• Interconnectedness of metabolism, signaling, and consciousness is highlighted.
• Further discussion on life phenomena and human evolution is warranted.