go
Amazon cover image
Image from Amazon.com

Gut : the inside story of our body's most under-rated organ / Giulia Enders ; translated by David Shaw.

By: Contributor(s): Material type: TextTextLanguage: English Original language: German Publication details: Melbourne : Scribe, 2016.Description: 262 pages : illustrations (black and white) ; 20 cmISBN:
  • 9781925228601 (pbk.) :
Uniform titles:
  • Darm mit Charme. English
Subject(s): DDC classification:
  • 612.33 23
LOC classification:
  • QR171.I6
Summary: Scientist Giulia Enders shows that rather than the utilitarian and - let's be honest - somewhat embarrassing body part we imagine it to be, the gut is one of the most complex, important, and even wondrous parts of our anatomy. Beginning with the personal experience of illness that inspired her research, and going on to explain everything from the basics of nutrient absorption to the latest science linking bowel bacteria with mental disorders, this is an entertaining handbook for those looking to improve their health and deepen their understanding of their body.
Tags from this library: No tags from this library for this title. Log in to add tags.
Star ratings
    Average rating: 0.0 (0 votes)
Holdings
Item type Current library Collection Call number Status Date due Barcode
General The Harden Library, King's Hospital Main 612.33 (Browse shelf(Opens below)) Available R15190P0499

Translated from the German.

This translation originally published: 2015.

Includes bibliographical references.

Scientist Giulia Enders shows that rather than the utilitarian and - let's be honest - somewhat embarrassing body part we imagine it to be, the gut is one of the most complex, important, and even wondrous parts of our anatomy. Beginning with the personal experience of illness that inspired her research, and going on to explain everything from the basics of nutrient absorption to the latest science linking bowel bacteria with mental disorders, this is an entertaining handbook for those looking to improve their health and deepen their understanding of their body.

There are no comments on this title.

to post a comment.