
Dark Matter
the new science of the microbiome
$32.40
- Paperback
352 pages
- Release Date
9 October 2023
Summary
The Invisible Universe Within: Unveiling the Power of the Microbiome
The microbiome is the missing link in modern medicine, a vast genetic universe of ‘dark matter’ – bacteria, yeasts, viruses, and parasites – that lives inside us. It conducts the orchestra of our immune system, adapts with us as we age, and influences how we think and feel, our sex lives, and even how fast we run.
In this mind-blowing book, scientist and surgeon James Kinross explains how the organisms that…
Book Details
ISBN-13: | 9780241543986 |
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ISBN-10: | 0241543983 |
Author: | James Kinross |
Publisher: | Penguin Books Ltd |
Imprint: | Penguin Life |
Format: | Paperback |
Number of Pages: | 352 |
Release Date: | 9 October 2023 |
Weight: | 440g |
Dimensions: | 232mm x 152mm x 30mm |
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Critics Review
Important and devastating * The Times *This book is really, really interesting … Nothing more important in your life than your microbiome …. this will change your life * Chris Evans *I’ve long been interested in the microbiome, and have been eagerly awaiting a book that might uncover some of its mysteries. This is that book * Heston Blumenthal *A totally addictive and illuminating read. Compelling from beginning to end * Dr Saliha Mahmood Ahmed, gastroenterologist and bestselling author of The Kitchen Prescription *A fountain of knowledge and sense in an overwhelming world of science * Rhiannon Lambert, Registered Nutritionist and Sunday Times Bestselling Author *Dark Matter provides a deep and engaging dive into the world of microbiome science while acknowledging the limitations of the field and the fact that misconceptions and hype abound * Dr Shilpa Ravella, author of A Silent Fire: The Story of Inflammation, Diet and Disease *Engaging … [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 * New Scientist *A spellbinding explanation of microbiology that will help you get to the bottom of health and happiness – John Vincent, Co-Founder of Leon
About The Author
James Kinross
Dr. James Kinross is a senior lecturer in colorectal surgery and consultant surgeon at Imperial College London and a visiting professor at the Royal College of Surgeons in Ireland. He leads a research team defining how the microbiome causes cancer and other chronic diseases of the gut. Dark Matter is his first book.
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