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Condition: BRAND NEW
ISBN: 9781788160544
Year: 2022
Publisher: Profile Books
Discover a revolutionary perspective on life's intricacies with 'Transformer' by Nick Lane. This groundbreaking book delves into the essence of biology beyond mere genetic information, revealing what truly animates living cells and distinguishes them from the non-living. With a focus on the iconic Krebs cycle, Lane illustrates how this vital process turns inorganic molecules into the building blocks of life, showcasing the deep connections between energy, matter, and the very foundations of biology.
'Transformer' invites readers to explore the unexpected links between the first photosynthetic bacteria and the emergence of complex life forms, including human consciousness and the natural cycle of life and death. This exploration into one of the central themes of biochemistry makes this book essential reading for anyone fascinated by the evolution of life on Earth. Unpack the profound implications of the Krebs cycle and enrich your understanding of how biology operates at a fundamental level. Join the scientific renaissance that 'Transformer' illuminates, and redefine your perspective on what life truly is.
**Delivery Information**: We take pride in our fast shipping. Orders are dispatched within 1-2 business days, ensuring your copy of 'Transformer' arrives promptly at your door, ready to delve into the mysteries of biology.
Condition: BRAND NEW
ISBN: 9781788160544
Year: 2022
Publisher: Profile Books
Description:
For decades, biology has been dominated by information - the power of genes. Yet in terms of information there is no difference between a living cell and one that died a moment ago. What really animates cells and sets them apart from non-living matter? This question goes back to the flawed geniuses and heroic origins of modern biology. The answer could turn our picture of life on Earth upside down.
In Transformer, Nick Lane captures a scientific renaissance that is hiding in plain sight. At its core is a cycle of reactions that transforms inorganic molecules into the building blocks of life, and the reverse - the iconic Krebs cycle that sits at the heart of metabolism. This conflicted merry-go-round of energy and matter has long taunted true understanding. Nick Lane is in the vanguard of scientists now tracing its ramifications across the tree of life.
To grasp the Krebs cycle is to fathom the deep coherence of biology. It connects the first photosynthetic bacteria with our own peculiar cells. It links the emergence of consciousness with the inevitability of death. And it puts the subtle differences between individuals in the same grand story as the rise of the living world itself.
Life is at root a chemical phenomenon: this is its deep logic.
ISBN: 9781788160544
Year: 2022
Publisher: Profile Books
Discover a revolutionary perspective on life's intricacies with 'Transformer' by Nick Lane. This groundbreaking book delves into the essence of biology beyond mere genetic information, revealing what truly animates living cells and distinguishes them from the non-living. With a focus on the iconic Krebs cycle, Lane illustrates how this vital process turns inorganic molecules into the building blocks of life, showcasing the deep connections between energy, matter, and the very foundations of biology.
'Transformer' invites readers to explore the unexpected links between the first photosynthetic bacteria and the emergence of complex life forms, including human consciousness and the natural cycle of life and death. This exploration into one of the central themes of biochemistry makes this book essential reading for anyone fascinated by the evolution of life on Earth. Unpack the profound implications of the Krebs cycle and enrich your understanding of how biology operates at a fundamental level. Join the scientific renaissance that 'Transformer' illuminates, and redefine your perspective on what life truly is.
**Delivery Information**: We take pride in our fast shipping. Orders are dispatched within 1-2 business days, ensuring your copy of 'Transformer' arrives promptly at your door, ready to delve into the mysteries of biology.
Condition: BRAND NEW
ISBN: 9781788160544
Year: 2022
Publisher: Profile Books
Description:
For decades, biology has been dominated by information - the power of genes. Yet in terms of information there is no difference between a living cell and one that died a moment ago. What really animates cells and sets them apart from non-living matter? This question goes back to the flawed geniuses and heroic origins of modern biology. The answer could turn our picture of life on Earth upside down.
In Transformer, Nick Lane captures a scientific renaissance that is hiding in plain sight. At its core is a cycle of reactions that transforms inorganic molecules into the building blocks of life, and the reverse - the iconic Krebs cycle that sits at the heart of metabolism. This conflicted merry-go-round of energy and matter has long taunted true understanding. Nick Lane is in the vanguard of scientists now tracing its ramifications across the tree of life.
To grasp the Krebs cycle is to fathom the deep coherence of biology. It connects the first photosynthetic bacteria with our own peculiar cells. It links the emergence of consciousness with the inevitability of death. And it puts the subtle differences between individuals in the same grand story as the rise of the living world itself.
Life is at root a chemical phenomenon: this is its deep logic.