--- product_id: 209013886 title: "Power, Sex, Suicide" price: "144.71 DT" currency: TND in_stock: true reviews_count: 8 url: https://www.desertcart.tn/products/209013886-power-sex-suicide store_origin: TN region: Tunisia --- # Power, Sex, Suicide **Price:** 144.71 DT **Availability:** ✅ In Stock ## Quick Answers - **What is this?** Power, Sex, Suicide - **How much does it cost?** 144.71 DT with free shipping - **Is it available?** Yes, in stock and ready to ship - **Where can I buy it?** [www.desertcart.tn](https://www.desertcart.tn/products/209013886-power-sex-suicide) ## Best For - Customers looking for quality international products ## Why This Product - Free international shipping included - Worldwide delivery with tracking - 15-day hassle-free returns ## Description Mitochondria are tiny structures located inside our cells that carry out the essential task of producing energy for the cell. They are found in all complex living things, and in that sense, they are fundamental for driving complex life on the planet. But there is much more to them than that. Mitochondria have their own DNA, with their own small collection of genes, separate from those in the cell nucleus. It is thought that they were once bacteria living independent lives. Their enslavement within the larger cell was a turning point in the evolution of life, enabling the development of complex organisms and, closely related, the origin of two sexes. Unlike the DNA in the nucleus, mitochondrial DNA is passed down exclusively (or almost exclusively) via the female line. That's why it has been used by some researchers to trace human ancestry daughter-to-mother, to 'Mitochondrial Eve'. Mitochondria give us important information about our evolutionary history. And that's not all. Mitochondrial genes mutate much faster than those in the nucleus because of the free radicals produced in their energy-generating role. This high mutation rate lies behind our ageing and certain congenital diseases. The latest research suggests that mitochondria play a key role in degenerative diseases such as cancer, through their involvement in precipitating cell suicide. Mitochondria, then, are pivotal in power, sex, and suicide. In this fascinating and thought-provoking book, Nick Lane brings together the latest research findings in this exciting field to show how our growing understanding of mitochondria is shedding light on how complex life evolved, why sex arose (why don't we just bud?), and why we age and die. This understanding is of fundamental importance, both in understanding how we and all other complex life came to be, but also in order to be able to control our own illnesses, and delay our degeneration and death. Oxford Landmark Science books are 'must-read' classics of modern science writing which have crystallized big ideas, and shaped the way we think. Review: you gain a lot of knowledge about cell and mitochondria - just finished it. its a wonderful beginning the those interested in mitochondria and also explains about cellular mechanism to an extent. death, aging, need for 2 genders are all related to mitochondria which is explained in this book lucidly. the writting style is very easy to understand even for layman Review: Worth reading - It will provide you with very basic and enough knowledge of mitochondria. ## Technical Specifications | Specification | Value | |---------------|-------| | Best Sellers Rank | #144,611 in Books ( See Top 100 in Books ) #255 in Biology Textbooks #781 in Biology Books | | Customer Reviews | 4.6 out of 5 stars 738 Reviews | ## Images ![Power, Sex, Suicide - Image 1](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/51Mmyq+orEL.jpg) ## Customer Reviews ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ you gain a lot of knowledge about cell and mitochondria *by A***N on 26 October 2025* just finished it. its a wonderful beginning the those interested in mitochondria and also explains about cellular mechanism to an extent. death, aging, need for 2 genders are all related to mitochondria which is explained in this book lucidly. the writting style is very easy to understand even for layman ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Worth reading *by H***N on 5 July 2020* It will provide you with very basic and enough knowledge of mitochondria. ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐ Raw Power- ATP *by A***L on 3 November 2024* This is a phenomenal book that says about the genetics, the conduct of mitochondria, and how they eventually become life threatening. Earlier mitochondria were considered power house, but they play more other role other than power production. Therefore Mr.Lane has defined exceptionally how well cells produce, reproduce and engage in power production. One can have an insight on how cells works and their evolution. Overall, this is well written pieces of facts that align well with genetics, and evolution of cells, tissues, organs and much more. Mitochondria is indeed considered power house, that turns bizerk and turns into cancer. ## Frequently Bought Together - Power, Sex, Suicide: Mitochondria and the meaning of life (Oxford Landmark Science) - Transformer: The Deep Chemistry of Life and Death --- ## Why Shop on Desertcart? - 🛒 **Trusted by 1.3+ Million Shoppers** — Serving international shoppers since 2016 - 🌍 **Shop Globally** — Access 737+ million products across 21 categories - 💰 **No Hidden Fees** — All customs, duties, and taxes included in the price - 🔄 **15-Day Free Returns** — Hassle-free returns (30 days for PRO members) - 🔒 **Secure Payments** — Trusted payment options with buyer protection - ⭐ **TrustPilot Rated 4.5/5** — Based on 8,000+ happy customer reviews **Shop now:** [https://www.desertcart.tn/products/209013886-power-sex-suicide](https://www.desertcart.tn/products/209013886-power-sex-suicide) --- *Product available on Desertcart Tunisia* *Store origin: TN* *Last updated: 2026-07-14*