{"product_id":"why-arent-we-dead-yet-the-survivors-guide-to-the-immune-system-by-ben-barak-idan-9781925106077","title":"Why Aren't We Dead Yet?: The Survivor's Guide to the Immune System","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"book-description\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eDisease—specifically infectious disease—is what eventually kills the overwhelming majority of us. In fact, it's amazing that it doesn't get us sooner: we fight off millions of disease-causing germs every day. So, how come we're not dead yet?\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eIn this lively and accessible book, \u003cem\u003eWhy Aren't We Dead Yet?\u003c\/em\u003e Idan Ben-Barak tells us why. He explores the immune system and what keeps it running, how germs are destroyed, and why we develop immunities to certain disease-causing agents. He also examines the role of antibiotics and vaccines, and looks at what the future holds for our collective chances of not being dead.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThis is entertaining and thoughtful science writing to inspire the student interested in a career in medicine or immunology, or to inform the reader who just wants to understand more about their body while having a laugh along the way.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Penguin Random House NZ","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":46342916538604,"sku":"9781925106077","price":32.0,"currency_code":"NZD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0705\/7784\/8556\/files\/11386103482873.jpg?v=1743950201","url":"https:\/\/bookhero.co.nz\/products\/why-arent-we-dead-yet-the-survivors-guide-to-the-immune-system-by-ben-barak-idan-9781925106077","provider":"Book Hero","version":"1.0","type":"link"}