The Better Half: On the Genetic Superiority of Women
Autor Sharon Moalemen Limba Engleză Hardback – 6 apr 2020
'A powerful antidote to the myth of a "weaker sex"' Gina Rippon, author ofThe Gendered Brain
From birth, genetic females are better at fighting viruses, infections and cancer. They do better at surviving epidemics and famines. They live longer, and even see the world in a wider variety of colours. These are the facts; they are simply stronger than men at every stage of life. Why? And why are we taught the opposite?
Drawing on his wide-ranging experience and cutting-edge research as a medic, geneticist and specialist in rare diseases,Dr Sharon Moalemset out to understand why women are consistently more likely than men to thrive. The answer, he reveals, lies in our genetics:the female's double XX chromosomes offer a powerful survival advantage.
Moalem explains why genetic females outperform males when it comes to immunity, resilience, stamina and much more. And he calls for a long-overdue reconsideration of our male-centric, one-size-fits-all view of the body and of how we prescribe medications - a view that still frames women through the lens of men.Revolutionary, captivating and utterly persuasive,The Better Halfwill make you see women, men and the survival of our species anew.
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Specificații
ISBN-13: 9780241396889
ISBN-10: 0241396883
Pagini: 288
Dimensiuni: 144 x 222 x 29 mm
Greutate: 0.41 kg
Editura: Penguin Books
Colecția Allen Lane
Locul publicării:London, United Kingdom
ISBN-10: 0241396883
Pagini: 288
Dimensiuni: 144 x 222 x 29 mm
Greutate: 0.41 kg
Editura: Penguin Books
Colecția Allen Lane
Locul publicării:London, United Kingdom
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Notă biografică
Sharon
Moalem,
MD,
PhD,
is
an
award-winning
genetics
researcher,
physician
and
bestselling
author.
He
is
the
author
of
theNew
York
TimesbestsellerSurvival
of
the
SickestandInheritance,
an
Amazon
Best
Science
Book
of
the
Year,
among
other
books.
His
work
brings
together
evolution,
genetics,
and
medicine
to
revolutionize
how
we
understand
and
treat
disease,
and
his
clinical
research
led
to
the
discovery
of
two
new
rare
genetic
conditions,
and
to
his
discovery
of
a
first-in-class
antibiotic
which
targets
'superbug'
infections.
His
books
have
been
translated
into
more
than
35
languages.
Recenzii
Let's
hear
it
for
the
X-chromosome!After
decades,
if
not
centuries,
of
bad
press
for
women
and
their
vulnerable
biology,The
Better
Halfgives
chapter
and
verse
to
show
that
'almost
everything
that
is
biologically
difficult
to
do
in
life
is
done
better
by
females'.An
eye-
and
mind-opening
celebrationof
the
reserve
genetic
horsepower
that
having
two
X-chromosomes
can
bestow,The
Better
Halfisa
powerful
antidote
to
the
myth
of
a
'weaker
sex'.
Moalem's essential thesis is valid and important, anddeserves attention both within the scientific community and beyond. This is areadable and livelybook, making an argument longoverdue
Although Dr. Moalem had me at the subtitle,I tore through this fascinating, eye-opening book in one sitting.Provocative, crackling with wit and insight, THE BETTER HALF argues that science has shortchanged women in all levels of research and convincingly reveals that the true differences between men and women come down to longevity, intellect, resilience, and immunity to disease. Now it all makes sense why 95 percent of people who have reached the age of 110 are women.
Amind-opening celebration of women
This book provides thecrucial scientific reasoningbehind why it is essential to include males and females, both in people and animals, in order to get accurate results in medical research.
Acompelling argument forthe resilience seen in women. But thereal genius is the poetic justice he metes outby highlighting the brilliant women who remain unsung heroes in these discoveries.
The Better Halfexplores the genetic differences between males and females in a way that is both original and scientifically compelling. This book provides a great read, and lots to think about, for specialists and the public alike.
Moalem brings deep, yet highly-readable, scientific analysis to the perennial question of what makes men and women different. Ideally, this book will re-set that conversation in research labs, doctors' offices, classrooms, and dinner tables around the world."
Moalem's essential thesis is valid and important, anddeserves attention both within the scientific community and beyond. This is areadable and livelybook, making an argument longoverdue
Although Dr. Moalem had me at the subtitle,I tore through this fascinating, eye-opening book in one sitting.Provocative, crackling with wit and insight, THE BETTER HALF argues that science has shortchanged women in all levels of research and convincingly reveals that the true differences between men and women come down to longevity, intellect, resilience, and immunity to disease. Now it all makes sense why 95 percent of people who have reached the age of 110 are women.
Amind-opening celebration of women
This book provides thecrucial scientific reasoningbehind why it is essential to include males and females, both in people and animals, in order to get accurate results in medical research.
Acompelling argument forthe resilience seen in women. But thereal genius is the poetic justice he metes outby highlighting the brilliant women who remain unsung heroes in these discoveries.
The Better Halfexplores the genetic differences between males and females in a way that is both original and scientifically compelling. This book provides a great read, and lots to think about, for specialists and the public alike.
Moalem brings deep, yet highly-readable, scientific analysis to the perennial question of what makes men and women different. Ideally, this book will re-set that conversation in research labs, doctors' offices, classrooms, and dinner tables around the world."
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An award-winning physician and scientist makes the game-changing case that genetic females are stronger than males at every stage of life
'A powerful antidote to the myth of a "weaker sex"' Gina Rippon, author of The Gendered Brain
From birth, genetic females are better at fighting viruses, infections and cancer. They do better at surviving epidemics and famines. They live longer, and even see the world in a wider variety of colours. These are the facts; they are simply stronger than men at every stage of life. Why? And why are we taught the opposite?
Drawing on his wide-ranging experience and cutting-edge research as a medic, geneticist and specialist in rare diseases, Dr Sharon Moalem reveals how the answer lies in our genetics: the female's double XX chromosomes offer a powerful survival advantage. And he calls for a long-overdue reconsideration of our one-size-fits-all view of the body and medicine - a view that still frames women through the lens of men. Revolutionary, captivating and utterly persuasive, The Better Half will make you see women, men and the survival of our species anew.
'Brilliant, original and groundbreaking, highly readable and genuinely useful' Daily Mail