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Mitochondria

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One person in my lab said: "How can one scientist know so much about mitochondria?"
Readable for the college/graduate/first year medical student. A superb mid-level introduction. Could have slightly more biophysical treatment of protonmotive forces/membrane potential. All in all, the book chosen for graduate students entering the lab.

As a non specialist I am very interested in cell biology and am especially interested in the Mitochondria as per its role in oxidative phosphorylation. It is interesting from a sports physiology perspective. It also has sections on diseases which are now being researched more than ever (AZ, Parkinson's) and these sections provide a brief background on such diseases and their connection to the mitochondria. This book is fascinating and makes for a good companion to Lane's, Power, Sex, and Suicide. If new to this area Lane's is a easier first read. I think that for an average person, with a very keen interest in the cell, the book provides as a challenging yet fascinating read.

I admire the concept of one person trying to cover such a comprehensive subject and there is a lot of good information contained in this book, but it is very difficult to read. You have to go back again and again to try and figure out what he is trying to say. Reminded me of some of my poor quality books in graduate school.

I am not making this comment lightly, I know how difficult good scientific writing is. I wish more people would attempt books like this.

Fascinating subject!