Dark Matter

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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.

©2023 James Kinross (P)2023 Penguin Audio

Critics Review

Important and devastating
The Times
This book is really, really interesting ... Nothing more important in your life than your microbiome .... this will change your life
Chris Evans
I've long been interested in the microbiome, and have been eagerly awaiting a book that might uncover some of its mysteries. This is that book
Heston Blumenthal
A totally addictive and illuminating read. Compelling from beginning to end
Dr Saliha Mahmood Ahmed, gastroenterologist and bestselling author of The Kitchen Prescription
A fountain of knowledge and sense in an overwhelming world of science
Rhiannon Lambert, Registered Nutritionist and Sunday Times Bestselling Author
Dark Matter provides a deep and engaging dive into the world of microbiome science while acknowledging the limitations of the field and the fact that misconceptions and hype abound
Dr Shilpa Ravella, author of A Silent Fire: The Story of Inflammation, Diet and Disease
Engaging ... [Dark Matter] stands out in revealing the microbiome through the eyes of a clinician who sees each patient not just as a human, but as a human entwined with a complex, dynamic ecosystem
New Scientist
A spellbinding explanation of microbiology that will help you get to the bottom of health and happiness
John Vincent, Co-Founder of Leon

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