An urgent investigation into the brave new world of the microbiome and how it shapes our lives and health.The microbiome is the missing link in modern medicine: a vast genetic universe of bacteria,yeasts,viruses and parasites that live inside us,influencing every aspect of our health,even the way we think and feel.In this mindblowing book,scientist and surgeon James Kinross explains how the organisms that live within us have helped us evolve,shaped our biology and defined the success of our species. But just as we have discovered this delicate and complex ecosystem within us,it is being irrevocably destroyed through the globalisation of our diets and lifestyles,our addiction to antibiotics,and the destruction of our environment. With dazzling science and fascinating stories spanning from the dawn of humankind to the current race to develop personalised healthcare,and practical advice on how to nurture your microbiome through your diet and lifestyle,this pioneering book will change the way you think about human health forever.
Publisher: Penguin Books LtdISBN: 9780241543979Number of pages: 352Weight: 560 gDimensions: 70 x 46 x 12 mm
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Important and devastatingI've long been interested in the microbiome,and have been eagerly awaiting a book that might uncover some of its mysteries. This is that bookThis book is really,really interesting...Nothing more important in your life than your microbiome .... this will change your lifeA totally addictive and illuminating read. Compelling from beginning to endA fountain of knowledge and sense in an overwhelming world of scienceA spellbinding explanation of microbiology that will help you get to the bottom of health and happinessEngaging...(Dark Matter) stands out in revealing the microbiome through the eyes of a clinician who sees each patient not just as a human,but as a human entwined with a complex,dynamic ecosystem
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