Life Ascending
The Ten Great Inventions of Evolution
(Sprache: Englisch)
Drawing on the latest research comparing gene sequences, the atomic structure of proteins and the geochemistry of rocks - a new synthesis of all the evidence needed to explain evolution, and the invention of life itself, in greater-than-ever detail. New...
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Drawing on the latest research comparing gene sequences, the atomic structure of proteins and the geochemistry of rocks - a new synthesis of all the evidence needed to explain evolution, and the invention of life itself, in greater-than-ever detail. New popular science book from an author whose first book, )Oxygen( was on of the )Sunday Times( books of the year in 2002.
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How did life invent itself? Where did DNA come from? How did humans develop sight? Nick Lane draws upon the findings of powerful new research to piece together the mosaic of life's remarkable history. Powerful new research methods are providing fresh and vivid insights into the makeup of life. Comparing gene sequences, examining the atomic structure of proteins and looking into the geochemistry of rocks have all helped to explain creation and evolution in more detail than ever before. Nick Lane uses the full extent of this new knowledge to describe the ten greatest inventions of life, based on their historical impact, role in living organisms today and relevance to current controversies. DNA, sex, sight and consciousnesses are just four examples.Lane also explains how these findings have come about, and the extent to which they can be relied upon. The result is a gripping and lucid account of the ingenuity of nature, and a book which is essential reading for anyone who has ever questioned the science behind the glories of everyday life.
Autoren-Porträt von Nick Lane
Nick Lane studied biochemistry at Imperial College, London and is an honorary reader at University College, London. His first book, Oxygen, was one of the Sunday Times Books of the Year in 2002. His last book, Power, Sex, Suicide: Mitochondria and the Meaning of Life was named as a book of the year in The Economist in 2005 and was short-listed for The Aventis Science Book Prize and the Times Higher Young Academic of the Year Award in 2006.
Bibliographische Angaben
- Autor: Nick Lane
- 2009, 344 Seiten, mit Schwarz-Weiß-Abbildungen, Maße: 16,4 x 24,3 cm, Gebunden, Englisch
- Verlag: Profile Books
- ISBN-10: 1861978480
- ISBN-13: 9781861978486
Sprache:
Englisch
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