The Book Prize Index

Power, Sex, Suicide: Mitochondria and the Meaning of Life

Nick Lane

"Today, mitochondria are central to research into human prehistory, genetic diseases, cell suicide, fertility, ageing, bioenergetics, sex, and the eukaryotic cell. Piecing together puzzles from the forefront of research, this book paints a sweeping canvas that will thrill all who are interested in biology, while also contributing to evolutionary thinking and debate. This is a book full of insights into the nature and evolution of life, and should be read by anyone who wants to know why we're here."--Jacket.

ScienceScience · high confidenceScience81 signalsLlm Classifier: Science -> ScienceOpen Library: Evolution -> ScienceOpen Library: Molecular Evolution -> ScienceMental Health & PsychologyScience & DiscoveryEnvironment, Conservation & Pollution

Award History

0 wins · 1 total

AwardYearResultCategory / Notes
Royal Society Science Book PrizeMajor2006ShortlistSecondary source
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  1. 01 Central figures

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  2. 02 Central places

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  3. 03 Suggested argument

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  4. 04 Reading orientation

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Confidence percentages are the model's own estimates. Profile confidence: 42%.