Zoobiquity: The Astonishing Connection Between Human and Animal Health
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A revelatory depiction of what animals can teach us about the human body and mind, exploring how animal and human commonality can be used to diagnose, treat, and heal patients of all species.
Full of fascinating stories." --Atul Gawande, M.D. Do animals overeat? Get breast cancer? Have fainting spells? Inspired by an eye-opening consultation at the Los Angeles Zoo, which revealed that a monkey experienced the same symptoms of heart failure as human patients, cardiologist Barbara Natterson-Horowitz embarked upon a project that would reshape how she practiced medicine. Beginning with the above questions, she began informally researching every affliction that she encountered in humans to learn whether it happened with animals, too. And usually, it did: dinosaurs suffered from brain cancer, koalas can catch chlamydia, reindeer seek narcotic escape in hallucinogenic mushrooms, stallions self-mutilate, and gorillas experience clinical depression. Natterson-Horowitz and science writer Kathryn Bowers have dubbed this pan-species approach to medicine zoobiquity. New York Times Bestseller An O, The Oprah Magazine "Summer Reading" Pick A Discover Magazine Best BookFormat:Paperback
Language:English
ISBN:0307477436
ISBN13:9780307477439
Release Date:April 2013
Publisher:Vintage
Length:416 Pages
Weight:0.73 lbs.
Dimensions:0.9" x 4.9" x 8.3"
Related Subjects
Anatomy Anatomy & Physiology Biological Sciences Biology & Life Sciences Diseases & Physical Ailments General Health Health, Fitness & Dieting Health, Fitness & Dieting Mammals Medical Medical Books Science Science & Math Science & Scientists Science & Technology Social Science Social Sciences Veterinary Medicine ZoologyCustomer Reviews
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Eye opening perspective on human health and illness from the animal kingdom
Published by Jill m , 1 year ago
Fascinating comparisons between human and animal health and behaviors. Dr. Natterson-Horowitz presents cases of illnesses and behaviors seen in humans and places them in the context of evolution while providing comparisons within the animal kingdom. It’s a captivating and informative read told in a light hearted and easy to follow narrative.
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