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In "Power, Sex, Suicide," Nick Lane explores the crucial role of mitochondria in evolution and complex life. He discusses their origins as independent bacteria, their impact on aging and diseases, and how mitochondrial DNA is passed through the female line, offering insights into human ancestry and evolution.
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Power, Sex, Suicide. Mitochondria and the Meaning of Life, Nick Lane
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- Released
- 2006
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- Language
- English
- Authors
- Nick Lane
- Publisher
- Oxford University Press
- Released
- 2006
- Format
- Paperback
- Pages
- 368
- ISBN13
- 9780199205646
- Series
- Tags
- Non-Fiction, Health & Medicine, Science & Math, Medicine, Natural sciences, Biology, Science, Health, Sexuality & Intimacy, English Literature, Evolution, Suicide, Genetics, Searching for the meaning of life, Mitochondria
- First published
- 2005
- Original title
- Power, Sex, Suicide: Mitochondria and the Meaning of Life
- Rating
- 4.25 out of 5
- Description
- In "Power, Sex, Suicide," Nick Lane explores the crucial role of mitochondria in evolution and complex life. He discusses their origins as independent bacteria, their impact on aging and diseases, and how mitochondrial DNA is passed through the female line, offering insights into human ancestry and evolution.