Name: The Better Half: On the Genetic Superiority of Women
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Author: Moalem, Sharon
ISBN: 9781250782731

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The Better Half: On the Genetic Superiority of Women

Type

Physical Book

Author

Sharon Moalem

Publisher

Picador

Year

2021

Language

English

Pages

288

Format

Paperback

Dimensions

20.8 x 13.5 x 2.3 cm

Weight

0.25 kg.

ISBN13

9781250782731

Synopsis "The Better Half: On the Genetic Superiority of Women "

A Guardian Book of the WeekLonglisted for the PEN / E. O. Wilson Literary Science Writing Award An award-winning physician and scientist makes the game-changing case that genetic females are stronger than males at every stage of life Here are some facts: Women live longer than men. They have stronger immune systems. They're better at fighting cancer and surviving famine, and even see the world in a wider variety of colors. They are simply stronger than men at every stage of life. Why is this? And why are we taught the opposite? To find out, Dr. Sharon Moalem drew on his own medical experiences - treating premature babies in the neonatal intensive care unit; recruiting the elderly for neurogenetic studies; tending to HIV-positive orphans in Thailand - and tried to understand why in every instance men were consistently less likely to thrive. The answer, he discovered, lies in our genetics: two X chromosomes offer a powerful survival advantage. With clear, captivating prose that weaves together eye-opening research, case studies, diverse examples ranging from the behavior of honeybees to American pioneers, as well as experiences from his personal life and his own patients, Moalem explains why genetic females triumph over males when it comes to resiliency, intellect, stamina, immunity and much more. He also calls for a reconsideration of our male-centric, one-size-fits-all view of medical studies and even how we prescribe medications - a view that still sees women through the lens of men. Revolutionary and yet utterly convincing, The Better Half will make you see humanity and the survival of our species anew.

Sharon Moalem

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Sharon Moalem MD, PhD, is an award-winning scientist, physician, lecturer, and New York Times bestselling author. His diverse research and work span many fields, bringing together evolution, genetics, biology, and medicine to revolutionize the way we understand and treat disease. He has served as an associate editor of the Journal of Alzheimer's Disease and co-founded two biotechnology companies. He has been awarded over 25 patents worldwide for his inventions in human health and biotechnology. His books have been translated into more than 35 languages.

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