Origin of Life Podcast with Nick Lane & Sean Carroll

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Nick Lane's insights on the Origin of Life, particularly his biochemical perspective, are highlighted in a recent podcast with Sean Carroll. Lane emphasizes the importance of biochemical pathways and the energetic advantages of eukaryotic cells. His upcoming book focuses on the Krebs cycle and its role in cellular function, linking it to both the emergence of eukaryotes and the origins of life. The podcast features a strong interview format, with Carroll effectively engaging Lane's expertise as a physicist.
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Here is a link to a recent (and good) Sean Carroll podcast with Nick Lane.

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I consider Nick Lane to have one of the most interesting views of Origin of Life issues.
I consider his perspective to be biochemical and biochemical pathway heavy, which is very useful for these issues of coordinating molecules.

He also has a good understanding of the energetic issues involved in the advantages of eukaryotic cells.

He has a book about to be released on the Krebs cycle and power for cellular functioning. Krebs cycle reactions are involved in both the formation of eukaryotes and the origin of life.

Lane talks well and Carroll does a good job of interviewing him (from the perspective of a physicist).
 
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I'm looking forward to listening to this podcast!
 
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