Secrets Of The Human Body Hardcover – September 18, 2017

Really enjoyed the structure and, in turn, their relevance to the information being shared.The wider historical references and personal experiences shared were well received.Throughly enjoyed learning more with every 'page turn'.Thank you for sharing the 'secrets'.

Es ist ein Buch, gelesen und gut.

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Fascinating reading for anyone with an interest in the workings of the human body, layman included.As the title suggests, the focus here is on subjects that are shrouded in some mystery to medical science or are otherwise the focus of some existing cutting-edge research and as such scours the globe for those in the field that are pushing the borders.Particular eye-openers for me included a particular (non-controversial) use of skin stem cells to grow heart cells being applied to a 'scrubbed' donor heart; current thoughts on how memories are formed in the brain, and how such a thing transitions from a short to long term state; epigenetics and the effect of environment on gene control; and the maintenance of homeostasis through to the flat out wonderment of the human immune system.The book is written in a light conversational style, with some unavoidable use of medical terminology but hardly anywhere near textbook levels. There is also quite a bit of high-resolution imagery to accompany the words, some of which — the 'movement' of beta-actin along a neuron comes to mind — really helps push both understanding and curiosity in their needed directions.Highly recommended.

This is a wonderful book. Written with charm, packed with glorious pictures, a perfect gateway into the cutting edge of understanding what it means to be human.