6/23/2023 0 Comments Oxygen by Nick LaneVarious statements that are questionable, perverse or just wrong will be picked up by medical readers.Īnd indeed, I have to admit that despite my lack of specialist knowledge, on the topic of genetics I could see some flaws. These are generalities, and the identification of more specific points of reservations and disagreement in the text will depend on the particular interests and expertise of the individual reader. The problem with his theories is that he includes so much speculative material, and when I went looking for some corroboration, this review in the Journal of the Royal Society of Medicine is pretty damning: Despite Lane’s aim at the general reader, then, perhaps it’s worth noting that at least some knowledge of chemistry is very helpful in understanding what Lane is saying. This time, I was well served by having the first year of a BSc behind me: it’s easier to understand what the by-products of photosynthesis are when you have a good grasp of how photosynthesis works, and why it generates highly reactive intermediates. I’ve tried twice to read this in full, and found that though at the beginning it’s engaging and interesting, the sheer level of detail starts to wear on me. Oxygen: The Molecule that Made the World, Nick Lane
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