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Dive into the fascinating world of nematology with Nematology for Beginners, a comprehensive yet accessible guide to understanding the diverse and impactful world of roundworms. Whether you’re a student, researcher, or curious learner, this book offers a clear and engaging introduction to the study of nematodes, blending scientific insights with practical knowledge.

What is our immune system, and how does it work? A vast array of cells, proteins and chemicals spring into action whenever our bodies are damaged, but immunity is not something you can see, touch, or feel. It can fight off malicious bacteria and viruses, locate cancerous growths, and even rewire our brains—but sometimes our own tissues can get caught in its crossfire, with catastrophic consequences. Humans may be the most disease-ridden animals on the planet. Professor John Trowsdale shows how the immune system protects us, and how our bodies invest huge resources to keep it running.

“Signals is a special book, … [an] utterly fascinating guide to who you are and how you work. It's compassionate, humane and grounded in the author's deep clinical experience. A true gift.” ?Chris van Tulleken, author of Ultra-Processed People In the tradition of Atul Gawande and Henry...

A captivating journey through humanity’s relentless quest to harness and control physical power, fueling groundbreaking innovations while leaving a profound impact on our planet—from the acclaimed author of The Age of Wood. The Powerful Primate presents a compelling argument that flips the...

In Why Are We Like This? science journalist Zoe Kean takes us behind the scenes of the evolutionary paradoxes that make up life on this planet. Exploring with scientists, whether freezing in Tasmanian sleet or in a laboratory of sleeping sharks in North Queensland, we see how these evolutionary mysteries might just uncover the secrets of a better life for humans and the creatures we share the planet with.

We’re Full of Plastic is a deep dive into one of the most urgent and overlooked environmental and health crises of our time: the invasion of microplastics into the human body. According to a landmark study, the average person may ingest up to 5 grams of plastic each week—roughly the size of a credit card. Drawing on cutting-edge scientific studies, this eye-opening book reveals how plastic pollution is no longer just a problem for oceans and landfills—it's a problem inside us.

From the #1 New York Times bestselling coauthor of Outlive comes a radical exploration of the science of heat adaptation and sweat therapy to tap into the evolutionary superpowers that we’ve forgotten we possess. What if the key to thriving in a hotter world isn’t avoiding the heat—but...

An information-packed guide to optimising your brain health today and for the future. Become body literate with Brain: An Owner's Guide, the next audiobook in The Body Literacy Library, an enlightening series that will democratise health for a new generation of readers. Brain: An Owner's Guide...

Ein Blick durch das Schlüsselloch der Forschungslabore und Hightech-Firmen: Woran sie arbeiten, was sie planen, was jetzt schon möglich ist. Spitzenforscher sind sich einig: Auch mit Mitte 90 noch fit zu sein, kann Standard werden. Und 120 Jahre Leben wird für viele Menschen erreichbar – schon für die jetzt geborenen Generationen. Doch was müssen wir tun, um nicht nur länger zu leben, sondern auch länger gesund zu bleiben? Thomas Schulz, langjähriger SPIEGEL-Korrespondent im Silicon Valley, hat mit Konzernchefs und Spitzenforscherinnen, AI-Koryphäen und Medizinerinnen gesprochen.

Neil Delamere: 'Smart, accessible and full of brilliant tidbits' Dave Moore: 'A delightful wander through the human body' Dylan Evans: 'Prepare to be genuinely astonished by the marvels of the human body.' Explore the intricate nature of our amazing anatomy... Scientist and 'Chaser' Dr Darragh...

Un fascinante recorrido para entender cómo el cerebro y la mente hacen posible el comportamiento humano. No conocemos la totalidad de la mente, un sistema creado por el cerebro que nos capacita para realizar acciones automáticas, pero que nos permite también ser conscientes de nuestra...

“I found Ms. Sifferlin’s book entertaining, enlightening, and in addition timely—a book mindful of science in this era when crackpot notions about public health and medicine are routinely issued from on high.” —Tracy Kidder, Pulitzer Prize-winning author of Mountains Beyond Mountains A...

Improve your lifelong health and well-being by understanding what mitochondria really do for you, and how through small lifestyle changes, these awe-inspiring powerhouses can better your life. Have you ever wondered what makes every heartbeat, every thought, and every movement possible? Meet...

An illuminating, hilarious, and practical guide to 99 of the most terrifying ways to die and how to avoid them from an emergency medicine doctor. Dr. Ashely Alker is a self-described death escapologist—or, in more familiar terms, an emergency medicine doctor. She has seen it all, from...

Un audiolibro che vi trascinerà sulla scena del crimine, mostrando il dietro le quinte del lavoro degli anatomopatologi forensi. Cristina Cattaneo, direttrice del Laboratorio di Antropologia e Odontologia Forense (LABANOF), ci racconta i casi più famosi in cui la scienza moderna ha saputo dare una spiegazione a enigmi apparentemente irrisolvibili: dallo scheletro di una donna uccisa dal crimine organizzato alle vittime di violenza sessuale, passando per schiere di morti non identificati e addirittura i resti di famosi personaggi storici.

USA Today Bestseller Why have you struggled with your weight, even when you did "everything right"? The answer isn't willpower or diet, and it's not you. Your Best Shot provides the tools to optimize your weight-health hormones permanently, whether you have never used a GLP-1 medication, are...

One of Literary Hub's Most Anticipated Books of 2025 A Goodreads Readers' Most Anticipated Fall Book From the New York Times bestselling author of Stiff and Fuzz, a rollicking exploration of the quest to re-create the impossible complexities of human anatomy. The body is the most complex machine...

Blending cutting-edge science with gripping storytelling, award-winning data journalist and competitive amateur athlete Henry Abbott reveals that we are on the cusp of a new era in sports medicine, built around the science of ballistic movements—leaping and landing—and the unique fingerprint of your body's physics. Abbott's inspiring narrative tells the story of sports scientist Dr. Marcus Elliott and the Peak Performance Project (P3), who use technology to study how athletes move and why they get hurt.

Este libro descubre la más sucia, sorprendente y festiva intimidad de los seres vivos. Ahí fuera se vive una orgía permanente en la que los chimpancés disfrutan de sus penes con espinas y los patos, de sus enormes sacacorchos; donde los pájaros se ponen los cuernos sin remordimiento alguno y las ranas se hacen las muertas para escapar de los pretendientes más insistentes; en el que los hongos tienen tres, cuatro o hasta miles de sexos, algunos peces cambian de sexo y otros llevan los genitales de sus examantes pegados a sus escamas; donde los zánganos eyaculan tan fuerte que revientan.

Sacred Red Liquid: The History and Mystery of Blood is a captivating journey into the most vital substance coursing through our veins. From its biological wonders to its profound cultural, historical, and symbolic significance, this book uncovers blood's multifaceted role in shaping humanity.