Dr. Sharon Moalem Md Phd - The Better Half On The Genetic Superiority Of Women - Paperback

Binding: Paperback
Description: A Guardian Book of the Week Longlisted 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.
Title: The Better Half On The Genetic Superiority Of Women
Author(s): Dr. Sharon Moalem Md Phd
Publisher: Picador
Barcode: 9781250782731
Pages: 288 Pages
Language: English
Publication Date: 4/13/2021
Category: Human Biology