Life Ascending: The Ten Great Inventions of Evolution
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'Original and awe-inspiring... an exhilarating tour of some of the most profound and important ideas in biology.' (New Scientist) 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 10 greatest inventions - from sex and warmth to death - resulting in a stunning account of natures ingenuity.