Power, Sex, Suicide

Explore the fascinating world of mitochondria in this thought-provoking book. Nick Lane delves into their crucial role in understanding complex life on Earth, from how life evolved to why we age and die. Discover how mitochondria were once independent bacteria, and how their capture within larger cells enabled the development of complex organisms. With insight into their own DNA and high mutation rate, readers learn about the impact on aging and certain diseases. Written by a rising star in popular science, Power, Sex, Suicide is a must-read for anyone intrigued by the fundamental importance of mitochondria in controlling our own illnesses and delaying our degeneration and death.