Episode 7/13: Peptides // A Course on Abiogenesis by Dr. James Tour

Dr. James Tour - Jesus, Science, Faith, Origin of Life & Abiogenesis

In this episode, Dr. James Tour teaches the 2nd class of compounds needed for life: peptides. He identifies gross speculatory claims by others, referring to published literature that confirms the implausibility of the sudden emergence of peptides from amino acids. Dr. Tour also walks the viewer through synthesis, showing that without careful activation, side chain protection, and water-free conditions, amino acids do not polymerize into peptides. He then dispels the view that human-made synthes…