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Oxygen

The molecule that made the world
by: Nick Lane
in: Biology
Summary:

The book explores the pivotal role of oxygen in the evolution of life on Earth, detailing how its rise led to the development of complex life forms and influenced aging and disease. It combines scientific research with historical narrative to explain oxygen's impact on biological processes and the environment over billions of years.

Key points:

1. Oxygen's Evolutionary Role: The book highlights oxygen's key role in life's evolution on Earth, particularly the Great Oxygenation Event caused by photosynthesizing bacteria.

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