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Dark Matter

The New Science of the Microbiome

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Dark Matter

By: James Kinross
Narrated by: James Kinross
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Brought to you by Penguin.

An urgent investigation into the brave new world of the microbiome and how it shapes our lives and health.

The microbiome is the missing link in modern medicine: a vast genetic universe of bacteria, yeasts, viruses and parasites that live inside us, influencing every aspect of our health, even the way we think and feel.

In this mindblowing book, scientist and surgeon James Kinross explains how the organisms that live within us have helped us evolve, shaped our biology and defined the success of our species. But just as we have discovered this delicate and complex ecosystem within us, it is being irrevocably destroyed through the globalisation of our diets and lifestyles, our addiction to antibiotics, and the destruction of our environment.

With dazzling science and fascinating stories spanning from the dawn of humankind to the current race to develop personalised healthcare, and practical advice on how to nurture your microbiome through your diet and lifestyle, this pioneering book will change the way you think about human health forever.

©2023 James Kinross (P)2023 Penguin Audio Biological Sciences Biology Biotechnology Hygiene & Healthy Living Science Sociology Health Inspiring Thought-Provoking Medicine Nutrition

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Critic reviews

A spellbinding explanation of microbiology that will help you get to the bottom of health and happiness. (John Vincent, Founder of Leon)
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As a GP, and a nerd, I have been studying the microbiome for some time. My emphasis on managing my patients is trying to move away from how ‘modern’ medicine practices. We have more control over our own health than we believe, and need to take things back to things like our microbiomes, sleep, exercise and learning our emotions.

This book is an excellent discussion about the topic and I highly recommend it. Thanks.

Everyone and every doctor needs to read/ listen to this

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This is a wonderful listen. James Kinross is accessible, engaging and witty, making what is a virtually impenetrable subject with so many open questions, finally accessible! Looking forward to the next update once the world discovers more about this fascinating subject. Most highly recommended!

Spectacularly accessible introduction to your microbiom!

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A deep dive into the cutting edge science of the gut microbiome. Possibly too detailed for the lay person but it’s incredible information

Fascinating

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Technical at times but great sorry with referencing and application to life, helping explain why medicine is so imprecise for all the reasons we are still not aware of. A great introduction to the importance of everything matters in medicine and hopefully ushering in a new era of learning, understanding and hopefully therapy.

Ticks so many boxes

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I quickly listened to the whole of James's excellent and enjoyable narration of his fascinating book on Audible and wanted to know more. I therefore bought Kindle version (also on iPhone) and used the Whispersync facility to revisit and explore certain topics and illnesses.

BUY THIS EXCELLENT BOOK ON KINDLE WITH WHISPERSYNC

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