Bodyology
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•17 gripping stories about the human body •Popular science from the Wellcome health charityEver wondered what it’s like to be struck by lightning, what happens when lose your sense of smell, or if we will ever cure baldness? Heard about the woman who was saved by bees —or the window cleaner who fell 472ft from a skyscraper and lived?It’s time for some Bodyology. Originally written for Wellcome, the global health charity, Bodyology’s stories explore the mysteries of the human body. They follow the scientists investigating our limbs, organs and senses: how our eyes and ears work, how we respond to allergies, and how some people survive disaster. Each chapter is packed with insight.Tuck into some thrilling science that reveals more about you and your family and friends.StoriesWhat’s it like to be struck by lightning?Why do we colour hair?The man with the golden bloodWhy dieters can’t rely on calories3D printers can now make body partsHow to fall to your death and live to tell the taleThe quest to explain miscarriagesCan the power of thought slow ageing?Seeking a ‘cure’ for male baldnessHow a bee sting saved a woman’s lifeThe global trend for ‘kangaroo’ babiesWhat it means to lose your sense of smellThe doctor aiming to end eye painAre allergies a defence against noxious chemicals?Why business is going slow on the male pillHow virtual reality headsets aid remote surgeryShhh! What exactly is the menopause?All these stories were commissioned by Mosaic Science, a project founded by the health charity Wellcome. Using a Creative Commons licence, Mosaic Science has published dozens of stories exploring the science people care about. Canbury Press has curated the best stories into this book and a companion volume, Brainology.
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