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The Emperor of All Maladies
by Siddhartha Mukherjee • 2010
Cancer's biography: a killer that turns out to be a warped reflection of our own biology.
4.34
116k+
The Emperor of All Maladies Summary
The Emperor of All Maladies 95%
Cancer's biography: a killer that turns out to be a warped reflection of our own biology.
by Siddhartha Mukherjee 2010
4.34
116k+ ratings
The Song of the Cell
by Siddhartha Mukherjee • 2022
We are 37 trillion cells in conversation. Learning that language has already cured the incurable.
4.29
16k+
The Song of the Cell Summary
The Song of the Cell 95%
We are 37 trillion cells in conversation. Learning that language has already cured the incurable.
by Siddhartha Mukherjee 2022
4.29
16k+ ratings
Tripping Over the Truth
by Travis Christofferson • 2014
Cancer's real weakness may not be genetic. It may be metabolic: what tumors eat to survive.
4.53
952
Tripping Over the Truth Summary
Tripping Over the Truth 95%
Cancer's real weakness may not be genetic. It may be metabolic: what tumors eat to survive.
by Travis Christofferson 2014
4.53
952 ratings
A Cancer in the Family
by Theodora Ross • 2016
Your family cancer history is a message; decode it and reduce your risk before diagnosis.
4.11
190
A Cancer in the Family Summary
A Cancer in the Family 94%
Your family cancer history is a message; decode it and reduce your risk before diagnosis.
by Theodora Ross 2016
4.11
190 ratings
The Cancer Code
by Jason Fung • 2020
Cancer is not genetic error but an ancient survival program. Its metabolic weakness is the key.
4.44
3k+
The Cancer Code Summary
The Cancer Code 94%
Cancer is not genetic error but an ancient survival program. Its metabolic weakness is the key.
by Jason Fung 2020
4.44
3k+ ratings
The Epigenetics Revolution
by Nessa Carey • 2011
A second code sits above your genes, translating hunger, stress, and touch into biology.
4.05
5k+
The Epigenetics Revolution Summary
The Epigenetics Revolution 93%
A second code sits above your genes, translating hunger, stress, and touch into biology.
by Nessa Carey 2011
4.05
5k+ ratings
Why We Die
by Venki Ramakrishnan • 2024
100,000 DNA hits daily: why youth survives, but age still wins.
4.03
3k+
Why We Die Summary
Why We Die 93%
100,000 DNA hits daily: why youth survives, but age still wins.
by Venki Ramakrishnan 2024
4.03
3k+ ratings
The Code Breaker
by Walter Isaacson • 2021
How a bacterial defense system handed us the power to rewrite our own evolution.
4.28
42k+
The Code Breaker Summary
The Code Breaker 92%
How a bacterial defense system handed us the power to rewrite our own evolution.
by Walter Isaacson 2021
4.28
42k+ ratings
The Double Helix
by James D. Watson • 1968
A stolen X-ray glance, a rival's blunder, and a lunchtime insight that unveiled the double helix.
3.84
20k+
The Double Helix Summary
The Double Helix 92%
A stolen X-ray glance, a rival's blunder, and a lunchtime insight that unveiled the double helix.
by James D. Watson 1968
3.84
20k+ ratings
Anticancer
by David Servan-Schreiber • 2007
Genes don't decide cancer's fate: your daily choices build an internal environment that does.
4.40
6k+
Anticancer Summary
Anticancer 92%
Genes don't decide cancer's fate: your daily choices build an internal environment that does.
by David Servan-Schreiber 2007
4.40
6k+ ratings
Lifespan
by David A. Sinclair • 2019
Aging is a disease of lost epigenetic information, and the first treatments are already here.
4.12
27k+
Lifespan Summary
Lifespan 92%
Aging is a disease of lost epigenetic information, and the first treatments are already here.
by David A. Sinclair 2019
4.12
27k+ ratings
World Without Cancer
by G. Edward Griffin • 1974
Cancer as a nutritional deficiency, cured by apricot seeds, and the cartel that buried the science.
4.31
495
World Without Cancer Summary
World Without Cancer 92%
Cancer as a nutritional deficiency, cured by apricot seeds, and the cartel that buried the science.
by G. Edward Griffin 1974
4.31
495 ratings
Mutants
by Armand Marie Leroi • 2003
The hidden genetic rules that build the human body, revealed by its most extreme errors.
4.05
4k+
Mutants Summary
Mutants 92%
The hidden genetic rules that build the human body, revealed by its most extreme errors.
by Armand Marie Leroi 2003
4.05
4k+ ratings
A Crack in Creation
by Jennifer A. Doudna • 2017
The tool to rewrite the human genome came from bacteria. Our wisdom is still catching up.
4.13
7k+
A Crack in Creation Summary
A Crack in Creation 92%
The tool to rewrite the human genome came from bacteria. Our wisdom is still catching up.
by Jennifer A. Doudna 2017
4.13
7k+ ratings
The Science and Technology of Growing Young
by Sergey Young • 2021
Aging is treatable: the science that could let you live to 200, and what to do today.
3.96
538
The Science and Technology of Growing Young Summary
The Science and Technology of Growing Young 92%
Aging is treatable: the science that could let you live to 200, and what to do today.
by Sergey Young 2021
3.96
538 ratings
Ageless
by Andrew Steele • 2020
Aging is biology, not fate. Its mechanisms are known, and treatments are already in human trials.
3.82
1k+
Ageless Summary
Ageless 92%
Aging is biology, not fate. Its mechanisms are known, and treatments are already in human trials.
by Andrew Steele 2020
3.82
1k+ ratings
Hacking Darwin
by Jamie Metzl • 2019
Humans are taking control of evolution; the tools to design our children are already here.
3.97
4k+
Hacking Darwin Summary
Hacking Darwin 92%
Humans are taking control of evolution; the tools to design our children are already here.
by Jamie Metzl 2019
3.97
4k+ ratings
How Life Works
by Philip Ball • 2023
Genes don't give orders; cells decide for themselves. Biology's central metaphor was wrong.
4.21
651
How Life Works Summary
How Life Works 92%
Genes don't give orders; cells decide for themselves. Biology's central metaphor was wrong.
by Philip Ball 2023
4.21
651 ratings
Beyond Genetics
by Glenn McGee • 2004
DNA testing, gene therapy, GMOs: what the headlines miss about how they'll actually affect you.
3.60
5
Beyond Genetics Summary
Beyond Genetics 92%
DNA testing, gene therapy, GMOs: what the headlines miss about how they'll actually affect you.
by Glenn McGee 2004
3.60
5 ratings
Gene Machine
by Venki Ramakrishnan • 2018
A physicist entered biology's most cutthroat race, solved a million-atom machine, and won the Nobel.
4.00
2k+
Gene Machine Summary
Gene Machine 92%
A physicist entered biology's most cutthroat race, solved a million-atom machine, and won the Nobel.
by Venki Ramakrishnan 2018
4.00
2k+ ratings
Patient Zero
by Lydia Kang • 2021
The hunt for patient zero almost always finds a scapegoat, not a cause.
4.13
3k+
Patient Zero Summary
Patient Zero 92%
The hunt for patient zero almost always finds a scapegoat, not a cause.
by Lydia Kang 2021
4.13
3k+ ratings
Oxygen
by Nick Lane • 2002
The molecule that powers every breath you take is also rusting you from the inside out.
4.13
3k+
Oxygen Summary
Oxygen 92%
The molecule that powers every breath you take is also rusting you from the inside out.
by Nick Lane 2002
4.13
3k+ ratings
Stop Feeding Your Cancer
by John Kelly • 2014
A family doctor dropped animal protein from his cancer patients' diets. Their tumors stalled.
4.22
121
Stop Feeding Your Cancer Summary
Stop Feeding Your Cancer 92%
A family doctor dropped animal protein from his cancer patients' diets. Their tumors stalled.
by John Kelly 2014
4.22
121 ratings
Genome
by Matt Ridley • 1999
What 23 chromosomes reveal about human origins, personality, and the limits of genetic fate.
4.06
28k+
Genome Summary
Genome 92%
What 23 chromosomes reveal about human origins, personality, and the limits of genetic fate.
by Matt Ridley 1999
4.06
28k+ ratings
The Gene
by Siddhartha Mukherjee • 2016
From Mendel's peas to CRISPR babies: how the gene became biology's most powerful and dangerous idea.
4.35
56k+
The Gene Summary
The Gene 92%
From Mendel's peas to CRISPR babies: how the gene became biology's most powerful and dangerous idea.
by Siddhartha Mukherjee 2016
4.35
56k+ ratings
The Longevity Code
by Kris Verburgh • 2018
Aging isn't wear and tear. Fixable mechanisms like sugar cross-links and weak mitochondria drive it
3.86
456
The Longevity Code Summary
The Longevity Code 91%
Aging isn't wear and tear. Fixable mechanisms like sugar cross-links and weak mitochondria drive it
by Kris Verburgh 2018
3.86
456 ratings
An Elegant Defense
by Matt Richtel • 2019
The immune system is a mediator, not an army. Its balance governs cancer, allergies, and longevity.
4.07
6k+
An Elegant Defense Summary
An Elegant Defense 91%
The immune system is a mediator, not an army. Its balance governs cancer, allergies, and longevity.
by Matt Richtel 2019
4.07
6k+ ratings
What Is Life?
by Paul Nurse • 2020
All life runs on five core principles. A Nobel laureate shows what they are.
3.94
3k+
What Is Life? Summary
What Is Life? 91%
All life runs on five core principles. A Nobel laureate shows what they are.
by Paul Nurse 2020
3.94
3k+ ratings
Fantastic Voyage
by Ray Kurzweil • 2004
Stay healthy long enough for biotechnology and nanotech to make death optional.
3.87
920
Fantastic Voyage Summary
Fantastic Voyage 91%
Stay healthy long enough for biotechnology and nanotech to make death optional.
by Ray Kurzweil 2004
3.87
920 ratings
The Ozone Miracle
by Frank Shallenberger • 2017
Oxygen use predicts disease risk with striking accuracy. The home ozone protocols that restore it.
4.28
123
The Ozone Miracle Summary
The Ozone Miracle 91%
Oxygen use predicts disease risk with striking accuracy. The home ozone protocols that restore it.
by Frank Shallenberger 2017
4.28
123 ratings
Nine Pints
by Rose George • 2018
How a single fluid shaped history, underpins a brutal global trade, and still defies science.
3.82
4k+
Nine Pints Summary
Nine Pints 91%
How a single fluid shaped history, underpins a brutal global trade, and still defies science.
by Rose George 2018
3.82
4k+ ratings
Keto for Cancer
by Miriam Kalamian • 2017
Cancer feeds on sugar. A precise ketogenic diet cuts its fuel, tracked with blood numbers.
4.20
198
Keto for Cancer Summary
Keto for Cancer 91%
Cancer feeds on sugar. A precise ketogenic diet cuts its fuel, tracked with blood numbers.
by Miriam Kalamian 2017
4.20
198 ratings
Power, Sex, Suicide
by Nick Lane • 2005
Complex life required an improbable merger two billion years ago. Everything since follows.
4.25
4k+
Power, Sex, Suicide Summary
Power, Sex, Suicide 91%
Complex life required an improbable merger two billion years ago. Everything since follows.
by Nick Lane 2005
4.25
4k+ ratings
The Catalyst
by Thomas R. Cech • 2024
DNA is famous. RNA built life, runs complexity, and will drive the next medical revolution.
4.28
831
The Catalyst Summary
The Catalyst 91%
DNA is famous. RNA built life, runs complexity, and will drive the next medical revolution.
by Thomas R. Cech 2024
4.28
831 ratings
Age Later
by Nir Barzilai • 2020
Centenarians escape the diseases that catch everyone else. Targeting aging itself, not its symptoms.
3.66
482
Age Later Summary
Age Later 91%
Centenarians escape the diseases that catch everyone else. Targeting aging itself, not its symptoms.
by Nir Barzilai 2020
3.66
482 ratings
She Has Her Mother's Laugh
by Carl Zimmer • 2018
Heredity runs through genes, womb, culture, and deep time. The simple story is wrong.
4.15
7k+
She Has Her Mother's Laugh Summary
She Has Her Mother's Laugh 91%
Heredity runs through genes, womb, culture, and deep time. The simple story is wrong.
by Carl Zimmer 2018
4.15
7k+ ratings
The Invisible History of the Human Race
by Christine Kenneally • 2014
Human history is written in DNA: migrations, crashes, and secrets we are only starting to read.
3.81
2k+
The Invisible History of the Human Race Summary
The Invisible History of the Human Race 91%
Human history is written in DNA: migrations, crashes, and secrets we are only starting to read.
by Christine Kenneally 2014
3.81
2k+ ratings
The Code Breaker -- Young Readers Edition
by Walter Isaacson • 2022
Bacteria invented gene editing. One scientist who ignored every 'no' taught us to use it.
4.23
137
The Code Breaker -- Young Readers Edition Summary
The Code Breaker -- Young Readers Edition 91%
Bacteria invented gene editing. One scientist who ignored every 'no' taught us to use it.
by Walter Isaacson 2022
4.23
137 ratings
The Great Prostate Hoax
by Richard J. Ablin • 2014
The PSA test generates billions and doesn't save lives. Its discoverer explains how that happened.
4.49
115
The Great Prostate Hoax Summary
The Great Prostate Hoax 91%
The PSA test generates billions and doesn't save lives. Its discoverer explains how that happened.
by Richard J. Ablin 2014
4.49
115 ratings
The Vaccine
by Joe Miller • 2021
Science dismissed mRNA for decades. Two immigrants bet on it anyway, and won the pandemic race.
4.24
910
The Vaccine Summary
The Vaccine 91%
Science dismissed mRNA for decades. Two immigrants bet on it anyway, and won the pandemic race.
by Joe Miller 2021
4.24
910 ratings
Dirty Electricity
by Samuel Milham • 2010
Cancer and diabetes followed the power lines, not the processed food.
4.01
210
Dirty Electricity Summary
Dirty Electricity 91%
Cancer and diabetes followed the power lines, not the processed food.
by Samuel Milham 2010
4.01
210 ratings
The Genesis Machine
by Amy Webb • 2022
Life is becoming programmable. The technology is here; the rules for using it are not.
3.94
745
The Genesis Machine Summary
The Genesis Machine 91%
Life is becoming programmable. The technology is here; the rules for using it are not.
by Amy Webb 2022
3.94
745 ratings
Longshot
by David Heath • 2022
338 days from sequence to shot. The twenty years of failure that made it possible.
4.16
140
Longshot Summary
Longshot 91%
338 days from sequence to shot. The twenty years of failure that made it possible.
by David Heath 2022
4.16
140 ratings
The Glutathione Revolution
by Nayan Patel • 2020
It recycles other antioxidants, declines with age, and powers your detox. The plan to restore it.
3.87
77
The Glutathione Revolution Summary
The Glutathione Revolution 91%
It recycles other antioxidants, declines with age, and powers your detox. The plan to restore it.
by Nayan Patel 2020
3.87
77 ratings
Fat for Fuel
by Joseph Mercola • 2017
Cancer isn't a genetic lottery; it's a metabolic malfunction. Change your fuel, change your fate.
3.99
2k+
Fat for Fuel Summary
Fat for Fuel 91%
Cancer isn't a genetic lottery; it's a metabolic malfunction. Change your fuel, change your fate.
by Joseph Mercola 2017
3.99
2k+ ratings
The Body
by Bill Bryson • 2019
Your body's raw elements cost pocket change, but no scientist can assemble them into life.
4.31
101k+
The Body Summary
The Body 91%
Your body's raw elements cost pocket change, but no scientist can assemble them into life.
by Bill Bryson 2019
4.31
101k+ ratings
Altered Inheritance
by Françoise Baylis • 2019
We can rewrite our children's genes. The danger is letting a few people set the rules.
3.53
94
Altered Inheritance Summary
Altered Inheritance 91%
We can rewrite our children's genes. The danger is letting a few people set the rules.
by Françoise Baylis 2019
3.53
94 ratings
A Brief History of Everyone Who Ever Lived
by Adam Rutherford • 2016
The genome reveals one family: shared ancestors 3,400 years ago. Race was never real.
4.03
12k+
A Brief History of Everyone Who Ever Lived Summary
A Brief History of Everyone Who Ever Lived 91%
The genome reveals one family: shared ancestors 3,400 years ago. Race was never real.
by Adam Rutherford 2016
4.03
12k+ ratings
Bursting with Energy
by Frank Shallenberger • 2022
Why some seventy-year-olds keep youthful energy, and the cellular repair that restores it.
4.64
11
Bursting with Energy Summary
Bursting with Energy 90%
Why some seventy-year-olds keep youthful energy, and the cellular repair that restores it.
by Frank Shallenberger 2022
4.64
11 ratings
The Family Gene
by Joselin Linder • 2017
One family's mystery illness made them swell, choke. The gene revealed the liver pumps blood too.
4.05
1k+
The Family Gene Summary
The Family Gene 90%
One family's mystery illness made them swell, choke. The gene revealed the liver pumps blood too.
by Joselin Linder 2017
4.05
1k+ ratings
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