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An exploration of the extraordinary effects that mitochondria have had on the evolution of life.
Nick Lane studied biochemistry at Imperial College, University of London. His doctoral research, at the Royal Free Hospital, was on oxygen free radicals and metabolic function in transplanted organs. Dr Lane is an honorary reader at University College, University of London, and formerly strategic director of Adelphi Medi Cine, a medical multimedia company based in London, where he was responsible for developing interactive approaches to medical education. He still undertakes freelance scientific writing. His latest book, Power, Sex, Suicide: Mitochondria and the Meaning of Life (OUP, 2005) is an exploration of the extraordinary effects that mitochondria have had on the evolution of life. It was selected as one of The Economist's Books of the Year for 2005, and shortlisted for the 2006 Aventis Science Book Prize and the Times Higher Young Academic Author of the Year Award.
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5 November 2007 at 8:00 pm |
Duration: | 1 hour |
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Venue: |
Pharmacology Department, University of Cambridge |
Organised by: |
Cambridge University Biological Society |
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Free for members, £1 for non-members |
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Door |
Additional Information: |
http://www.nick-lane.net/index.html |
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