First published 2022
Your throat tickles. Your head aches. You feel annoyed getting ready for work. Below your skin, millions of cells fight and die in an epic battle for your survival. Philipp Dettmer, creator of the Kurzgesagt YouTube channel, guides readers through the human body's fortress and its defenders. Your immune system ranks second only to the brain in complexity. It represents one of Earth's oldest and most vital biological systems. Without it, you would die in days. Dettmer explores each component of this defense network, from antibodies and inflammation to bacteria, allergies, and cancer. He explains why boosting immunity is nonsense, how parasites evade detection, how viruses operate, and what happens when you cut yourself. The book transforms immunology from a confusing subject into an adventure through alien landscapes. Dettmer offers readers a crash course in what may be the body's most important system.
Genres: science, non-fiction, health, biology, academic, science-nature
Vibes: emotional, fast-paced, thought-provoking
Tropes: educational, informative
408 pages · Paperback · Deusto