Nick Lane

Dr Nick Lane is a British biochemist and author known for his work in evolutionary biochemistry.

He is a Reader at University College London, focusing on the origin of life and complex cell evolution.

Lane has written acclaimed books on biochemistry, including "Oxygen," "Power, Sex, Suicide," and "Life Ascending," which won the 2010 Royal Society Prize for Science Books.

His research has been published in top journals, and he regularly appears in media.

Lane's upcoming book "The Vital Question" will explore why complex life arose only once.

He balances his academic work with public engagement through writing and speaking engagements.