Life Ascending: The Ten Great Inventions of Evolution

Life Ascending: The Ten Great Inventions of Evolution

<p><strong>“Original and awe-inspiring . . . an exhilarating tour of some of the most profound and important ideas in biology.”―<em>New Scientist</em></strong></p> Where does DNA come from? What is consciousness? How did the eye evolve? Drawing on a treasure trove of new scientific knowledge, Nick Lane expertly reconstructs evolution’s history by describing its ten greatest inventions―from sex and warmth to death―resulting in a stunning account of nature’s ingenuity. 20 figures