The Fetal Matrix: Evolution, Development and Disease - Softcover

Gluckman, Peter; Hanson, Mark

Softcover

ISBN 10: 0521542359 ISBN 13: 9780521542357

Publisher: Cambridge University Press, 2004

Synopsis

New discoveries indicate that the most important interactions in determining our fate occur before birth. These processes are an evolutionary echo of mechanisms which allowed our ancestors to survive as hunter-gatherers. Two of the world's leading pioneering authorities reveal exciting insights into a rapidly emerging field. They suggest new ways of protecting the health of the fetus, infant and adult and cover important triggers for many emerging diseases such as obesity, diabetes and heart disease.

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Book Description:

New discoveries suggest that the most important interactions in determining our fate occur before birth. They are an evolutionary echo of mechanisms which allowed our ancestors to survive as hunter-gatherers. These exciting insights suggest new ways of protecting the health of the fetus, infant and adult. They are important triggers for many emerging diseases such as obesity, diabetes and heart disease. This is a ground-breaking and fascinating account written by two of the world's leading experts and pioneers in this rapidly emerging field.

About the Author:

In 2004, Dr Peter Gluckman was named 'New Zealander of the Year' by the New Zealand Herald. The newspaper recognized him for 'a long career of achievement that has brought life-saving developments in medicine and demonstrated an ability to produce world-leading scientific research in New Zealand.

About this edition

• Publisher: Cambridge University Press
• Publication date: 2004
• ISBN 10: 0521542359
• ISBN 13: 9780521542357
• Binding: Paperback
• Number of pages: 272