Saturday, December 11, 2010

Energy Revolution Key To Complex Life

Energy Revolution Key To Complex Life
London, UK (SPX) Oct 29, 2010


The evolution of complex life is strictly dependent on mitochondria, the tiny power stations found in all complex cells, according to a new study by Dr Nick Lane, from the University College London and Dr William Martin, from the University of Dusseldorf.

"The underlying principles are universal. Energy is vital, even in the realm of evolutionary inventions," said Dr Lane, UCL Department o