Survival of the Sickest
A Medical Maverick Discovers Why We Need Disease
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Survival of the Sickest reveals the answers to these and many other questions as it unravels the amazing connections between evolution, disease, and human health today.
Joining the ranks of modern myth busters, Dr. Sharon Moalem turns our current understanding of illness on its head and challenges us to fundamentally change the way we think about our bodies, our health, and our relationship to just about every other living thing on earth, from plants and animals to insects and bacteria.
Survival of the Sickest is filled with fascinating insights and cutting-edge research, presented in a way that is both accessible and utterly absorbing. This is a book about the interconnectedness of all life on earth and, especially, what that means for us. Listen to it. You're already living it.
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Learn how wearing sun block could raise your cholesterol and diabetes could protect you from extreme cold. Mutation, genetic transmission, and survival of the fittest form the foundation of evolutionary law, and Sharon Moalem explains how certain genetic disease states might promote continued existence. Narrator Eric Conger's brisk pace keeps the facts coming and the interest level high, but he never sounds hurried or mumbles a word. He doesn't break his rhythm with annoying pauses for quoted material or struggle with the plethora of scientific terms. The combination of an excellent narrator and well-informed writers provides information that brings the inquisitive mind up to date on genetics that apply to our everyday lives.
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"A lively and enthusiastic treatise." (Kirkus Reviews)
Where does Survival of the Sickest rank among all the audiobooks you’ve listened to so far?
Top 3.What did you like best about this story?
Educational, but yet given with a delivery of a story.What does Eric Conger bring to the story that you wouldn’t experience if you just read the book?
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I just couldn't stop listening.Any additional comments?
I searched for a part two 3 different times just in case I might of missed something! Loved this book! Will listen to it a few more times!I wish this was a series!!!
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Incredible!
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not a disappointment!
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For Any Interested in Biology
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wow great intro to DNA
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It is an interesting and educational read!
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Quite interesting
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GREAT!!
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What did you love best about Survival of the Sickest?
Very much enjoyed the content and the style of presentation. easy to follow with interesting theories.What does Eric Conger bring to the story that you wouldn’t experience if you just read the book?
the narration was clear.Wonderful. Fascinating science told like a mystery
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Lots of great biology terms for my students
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