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The Universe Inside You: The Extreme Science of the Human Body From Quantum Theory to the Mysteries of the Brain
The Universe Inside You The Extreme Science of the Human Body From Quantum Theory to the Mysteries of the Brain Author:Brian Clegg In the sequel to his best-selling Inflight Science, Brian Clegg offers a spectacular tour through the human body.He explores mitochondria, in-cell powerhouses once separate creatures; how your eyes consume million-year-old photons of light; your many senses, which include the ability to detect warps in space and time; and why meeting an attracti... more »ve person can turn you into a gibbering idiot.Brian Clegg is a science writer who lives in Wiltshire, England. His previous books include Before the Big Bang (St Martin's Griffin, 2011) and Inflight Science (Totem Books, 2011).« less