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Survival of the Sickest

Survival of the Sickest

The Surprising Connections Between Disease and Longevity (P.S.)
HealthMedicine
Pages
304
Published
2007
Language
English

Synopsis

This book explores the surprising ways diseases have shaped human evolution and longevity. It examines conditions like diabetes, malaria, and hemochromatosis, revealing how they might have offered advantages in certain environments. Discover the hidden connections between our ailments and our survival.

Prose complexity
7/10

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Thought-ProvokingInformativeReflectiveIntellectual
Survival

Genres

Health Medicine Science Science & Nature

Authors

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Jonathan Prince

Jonathan Prince is the author of Survival of the Sickest, a book that explores the fascinating intersection of genetics and disease. He writes about science and health in a way that's easy to understand.

S
Sharon Moalem

Sharon Moalem is the author of Survival of the Sickest, a book that explores the surprising ways our genes and diseases have shaped human evolution. She writes about science and health in a way that's easy to understand.