Nick Lane
What’s inside
Nick Lane explores the role of energy in the evolution of life on Earth, proposing a radical vision of life’s origin and development.
You’ll Learn
- Understanding the connection between energy and life
- Gaining insights into the evolutionary history of complex organisms
- Exploring the scientific theories behind life’s origins
- Broadening knowledge on bioenergetics and genetics
Key Points
- The Link Between Energy and Complex Life
- Mitochondria and the Origin of Eukaryotes
- The Role of Alkaline Hydrothermal Vents
- Genetics and the Evolution of Cellular Complexity
- The Energy Constraints on the Origin of Life
- Evolutionary Implications for Other Planets
- The Future of Understanding Life’s Complexity
Who’s it For
- Science Enthusiasts
- Biologists
- Students of Evolutionary Biology
- Readers Interested in the Origins of Life
About the author
Nick Lane is a biochemist and writer known for his research on evolutionary biochemistry and the origin of life.