Nick Lane Books
Dr. Nick Lane studied biochemistry at Imperial College London and is an Honorary Reader at University College London. He is the author of Power, Sex, Suicide: Mitochondria and the Meaning of Life and Life Ascending: The Ten Great Inventions of Evolution.
What's Oxygen about?
Oxygen (2002) is a guide to the element that is so essential to our very existence that we sometimes forget it even exists. These blinks explain how oxygen enables and boosts life on earth while simultaneously threatening it.
Who should read Oxygen?
- Anybody fascinated by the evolution of life on Earth
- Anyone interested in biology, chemistry or physics
What's Power, Sex, Suicide about?
Power, Sex, Suicide (2005) reveals the incredible role that mitochondria play in the evolution of complex life forms. The book looks at various functions of multicellular organisms, including energy generation, cellular relationships and life cycles, and demonstrates the influence of mitochondria in each of these areas.
Who should read Power, Sex, Suicide?
- Biologists and biology students
- People interested in the origin and evolution of life
- Those who want to know more about life, sex and death from a biological perspective
What's Life Ascending about?
Life Ascending by Nick Lane explores the major milestones in the history of life on Earth, from the origin of life to complex organisms. Through engaging storytelling and scientific insights, Lane delves into the fundamental questions of existence and uncovers the remarkable mechanisms that have allowed life to thrive and evolve.
Who should read Life Ascending?
- Readers who are curious about the origins and complexities of life
- Individuals with a background or interest in biology, chemistry, or evolutionary theory
- Those who enjoy thought-provoking and intellectually stimulating non-fiction books