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Dark Matter

The New Science of the Microbiome

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By: James Kinross
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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.

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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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A great dive into the microbiome and how many of our modern practices influence it. it's often an overlooked factor in overall health, so books like this are of great importance!

There are some questionable opinions from the author, such as claiming that fat is bad for you and promoting plant-based diets. Also some opinions on Covid were stated, that had little relevance to the story. These don't detract too much from the story, but of course such opinions will divide listeners.

Great listen

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I loved this book, not only is it interesting CPD for me as a Biomedical Scientist but it made me think about how I might be interacting with or overlooking my microbiome in everyday life too. As a parent, woman, human and dog owner! It was lovely to hear it read by the author who has a very nice voice and I enjoyed the jokes along the way. This is clearly a passion for the author and he brings alive the interest and importance of looking after our microbiomes, antibiotics and the environment. I was bereft when it finished, may listen again! I’ve recommended it to lots of people at work and other friends.

Fascinating journey into the microbiome

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Read well enjoyed it. Lots of up to date information on the microbiome. The future is going to look very different.

Lots of understandable information

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Excellent explanation of what the gut microbiome is, how it works and is created. Scary details but hopeful about the future and how science might access its growing knowledge to improve lives. Excellent and well worth a listen.

Fascinating and Terrifying

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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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