The Vital Question. Book Summary

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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.