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The better half : on the genetic superiority of women / Sharon Moalem. by Moalem, Sharon. Farrar, Straus and Giroux, c2020. Call #: 572.87 M687b Subjects Women -- Health and hygiene.   Women -- Diseases -- Genetic aspects.   Women -- Physiology.   Longevity -- Genetic aspects.   Medical genetics. ISBN:  9781250174789 (hc.) Edition:  1st ed. Description:  274 p. ; 22 cm. Bibliography:  Includes bibliographical references. Summary:  "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."--Goodreads. Holds:  0   Copy/Holding information Location Collection Call No. Item type Status Due Date   Central Library Adult Nonfiction 572.87 M687b Core Collection - Adult Checked in   Add Copy to MyList Central Library Adult Nonfiction 572.87 M687b Adult books Trace   Add Copy to MyList J. D. Shatford Memorial Public Library Adult Nonfiction 572.87 M687b Adult books Checked out Jul 24, 2024 Add Copy to MyList

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