As Sapolsky explains, most of us do not lie awake at night worrying about whether we have leprosy or malaria. Instead, the diseases we fear—and the ones that plague us now—are illnesses brought on by the slow accumulation of damage,...
Physiology
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Author:Reisman, JonathanSummary:In this fascinating journey through the human body and across the globe, Dr. Reisman weaves together stories about our insides with a unique perspective on life, culture, and the natural world. Dr. Jonathan Reisman--a physician,...
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Author:Green, LaciSummary:Laci Green brings her signature style and voice to a comprehensive guide for teens that is not only about sex but also about the multitude of issues that go along with sexuality: from healthy relationships and consent to LGBT issues and...
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Author:Gazzaniga, Michael S.Summary: - Author:Yong, EdSummary:
The Earth teems with sights and textures, sounds and vibrations, smells and tastes, electric and magnetic fields. But every animal is enclosed within its own unique sensory bubble, perceiving but a tiny sliver of an immense world.This...
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Author:Kissinger, KatieSummary:Explains, in simple terms, the reasons for skin color, how it is determined by heredity, and how various environmental factors affect it.
