Bodyology
The Curious Science of Our Bodies
by Mosaic Science
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Pub Date 26 Apr 2018 | Archive Date 18 Jun 2019
Canbury Press | Canbury Press Ltd
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Description
Ever wondered what it’s like to be hit by lightning or to lose your sense of smell? Heard about the woman saved by bee stings — or the window cleaner who survived a 400ft fall?
Originally written for the Wellcome charity, these 16 stories by leading science writers explore the mysteries of the human body. Learn about everything from diets to allergies, hair colour to rare blood, and from allergies to remote surgery.
Contents
What’s it like to be struck by lightning? Why do we colour hair? The man with the golden blood Why dieters can’t rely on calories 3D printers can now make body parts How to fall from a skyscraper and live to tell the tale The quest to explain miscarriages Seeking a ‘cure’ for male baldness How bee stings saved a woman’s life The global trend for ‘kangaroo’ babies What it means to lose your sense of smell The doctor aiming to end eye pain Could allergies be a defence against noxious chemicals? Why business is going slow on the male pill How virtual reality headsets aid remote surgery Shhh! What exactly is the menopause?Available Editions
| EDITION | Other Format |
| ISBN | 9780995497863 |
| PRICE | £8.99 (GBP) |
| PAGES | 272 |
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