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Better Half

by Sharon Moalem
RM51.00 MYR
Better Half
Better Half

Genetic females' surprising strength across life stages.

"Better Half" offers a fascinating revelation about gender and survival through a blend of scientific research, medical anecdotes, and historical perspective. If you're curious about the intersection of gender and genetics, Dr. Sharon Moalem delivers a compelling narrative that challenges conventional wisdom and invites you to re-examine the biological resilience of women. It's the perfect read for those interested in science, gender studies, and the untold stories of human biology.

Note: While we do our best to ensure the accuracy of cover images, ISBNs may at times be reused for different editions of the same title which may hence appear as a different cover.
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Better Half

by Sharon Moalem
RM51.00 MYR
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ISBN: 9781250782731
Authors: Sharon Moalem
Publisher: Picador Paper
Date of Publication: 2021-04-13
Format: Paperback
Related Collections: Science, Sociology
Related Topics: Feminism, Medical, Health, Gender, Biology, Genetics
Goodreads rating: 3.97
(rated by 1610 readers)

Description

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 her 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, she 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 her personal life and her own patients, Moalem explains why genetic females triumph over males when it comes to resiliency, intellect, stamina, immunity and much more. She 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.
 

Genetic females' surprising strength across life stages.

"Better Half" offers a fascinating revelation about gender and survival through a blend of scientific research, medical anecdotes, and historical perspective. If you're curious about the intersection of gender and genetics, Dr. Sharon Moalem delivers a compelling narrative that challenges conventional wisdom and invites you to re-examine the biological resilience of women. It's the perfect read for those interested in science, gender studies, and the untold stories of human biology.

Note: While we do our best to ensure the accuracy of cover images, ISBNs may at times be reused for different editions of the same title which may hence appear as a different cover.