A Matter of Energy: Biology From First Principles: A Conversation with Nick Lane

out. de 2020 · Open Agenda Publishing

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This book is based on an in-depth filmed conversation between Howard Burton and Nick Lane, Professor of Evolutionary Biochemistry at University College London and bestselling author. After an inspiring story of Nick Lane’s career path, this wide-ranging conversation covers his bioenergetic view of early, evolutionary history, the origin of life and how all complex life is composed of a very particular cell type that we all share, and more.

This carefully-edited book includes an introduction, The Big Picture, and questions for discussion at the end of each chapter:

I. A Long and Winding Road - Nick goes round the houses

II. Structuring Energy - Cells, membranes and a counterintuitive mechanism

III. Hydrothermal Vents - More than just chemistry

IV. Simulational Challenges - Making your own hydrothermal vent

V. Synoptic Justifications - Philosophers wanted

VI. Becoming Complex - From prokaryotes to eukaryotes

VII. Marvellous Mitochondria - Insights from a metabolic worldview

VIII. Open Questions - From the origin of life to consciousness

About Ideas Roadshow Conversations Series: About Ideas Roadshow Conversations: Presented in an accessible, conversational format, Ideas Roadshow books not only explore frontline academic research but also reveal the inspirations and personal journeys behind the research.

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