{"title":"Professor Tim Spector","description":"\u003cp\u003eExplore the groundbreaking works of Professor Tim Spector, a renowned expert in genetics and microbiome research. With a knack for making complex scientific concepts accessible, Professor Spector delves into the fascinating world of genetics and its impact on our health and lifestyle.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eIn \u003cem\u003eIdentically Different\u003c\/em\u003e, he challenges conventional ideas about DNA by exploring how identical twins can exhibit differences despite having the same genetic code. This captivating read uncovers the intricate dance between genes and the environment, illuminating the surprising factors that shape who we are.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eAnother eye-opening title, \u003cem\u003eThe Diet Myth\u003c\/em\u003e, invites readers to rethink everything they know about food and dieting. Professor Spector debunks many popular dietary myths, revealing the critical role of gut bacteria in influencing our weight and overall health. His insightful analysis provides a fresh perspective on how individual dietary needs can significantly vary.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThese works are essential for anyone interested in the Science \u0026amp; Nature genre, offering enlightening insights with a touch of humour and a human perspective. Dive into Professor Tim Spector's collection and discover the fascinating science that defines and transforms our everyday lives.\u003c\/p\u003e","products":[{"product_id":"identically-different-by-professor-tim-spector-9781399624794","title":"Identically Different","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"book-description\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eA brand new and updated edition for 2024, including the latest insights on diet and weight management drugs, gene editing, cancer testing, anti-ageing, ultra-processed foods and much more\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eProfessor Tim Spector, number one bestselling author of \u003cem\u003eSpoon Fed\u003c\/em\u003e and \u003cem\u003eFood for Life\u003c\/em\u003e, reveals the astonishing new science that is changing everything we thought we knew about genes and identity.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eSince the discovery of DNA, scientists have believed that genes are fixed entities that cannot be changed by environment. Spector's pioneering epigenetics studies, and the latest genetic research, show that our genes are more like plastic, able to change shape and evolve, and these changes can be passed on to future generations.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThis dazzling guide to the hidden world of our genes will make you rethink everything from sexuality to religion, cancer to autism, politics to pubic hair, clones to bacteria, and what it is that makes us all so unique and quintessentially human.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eTim Spector's book turns genetics on its head. Lucid, surprising and with a very human face. It brings epigenetics alive. It is a great read!\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMichael Mosley\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Hachette Aotearoa New Zealand","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":46854600491244,"sku":"9781399624794","price":29.99,"currency_code":"NZD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0705\/7784\/8556\/files\/9781399624794.jpg?v=1759248717"},{"product_id":"the-diet-myth-by-professor-tim-spector-9781474619301","title":"The Diet Myth","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"book-description\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFully updated throughout and with a new foreword for this edition.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhy do most diets fail? Why does one person eat a certain meal and gain weight, while another eating the same meal loses pounds? Why, despite all the advice about what to eat, are we all still getting fatter?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThe answers are much more surprising - and fascinating - than we've been led to believe. The key to health and weight loss lies not in the latest fad diet, nor even in the simple mantra of 'eat less, exercise more', but in the microbes already inside us.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eDrawing on the latest science and his own pioneering research, Professor Tim Spector demystifies the common misconceptions about fat, calories, vitamins and nutrients. Only by understanding what makes our own personal microbes tick can we overcome the confusion of modern nutrition, and achieve a healthy gut and a healthy body.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eThe Diet Myth\u003c\/em\u003e by Professor Tim Spector sheds light on the hidden inner world of our bodies, destroying myths about dieting along the way.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Hachette New Zealand Ltd","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":46854929219820,"sku":"9781474619301","price":27.99,"currency_code":"NZD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0705\/7784\/8556\/files\/9781474619301.jpg?v=1759259602"}],"url":"https:\/\/bookhero.co.nz\/collections\/professor-tim-spector.oembed","provider":"Book Hero","version":"1.0","type":"link"}