Exhibit 23.1

                         INDEPENDENT AUDITORS' CONSENT


We consent to the incorporation by reference in Registration Statements No.
333-44017 on Form S-8 of Lipid Sciences, Inc. of our report dated February 28,
2002 (March 22, 2002 as to Note 17), appearing in this Annual Report on Form
10-K of Lipid Sciences, Inc.


DELOITTE & TOUCHE LLP

San Francisco, California
March 28, 2002