Penguin Random House South Africa

Categories: International Non-Fiction, Non-Fiction, Science & Medicine, Adult
ISBN: 9781847927576
Published: June 2025
Imprint: Bodley Head
Page Extent: 304
Format: Trade Paperback
RRP 440.00

Self Defence

Daniel M Davis

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'Brilliant. Will change the way you think about your body and live your life' CHRIS VAN TULLEKEN

'A world expert offers practical tips and dispels many myths' TIM SPECTOR

'Illuminating ... fascinating' DAILY MAIL ** BEST BOOKS OF THE YEAR 2025 **

We are surrounded by bold claims and quick fixes for improving our immune systems. In this expert guide, leading immunologist Daniel M. Davis sorts the fact from fiction.

Is it true that orange juice can help ward off colds?How does age affect our immune system? Is mental health really connected to inflammation?
How do we separate the bogus claims from the useful advice? And given its sheer complexity, is there anything we can do to...

About the Author

Daniel M Davis

Daniel M Davis

Daniel M. Davis is Head of Life Sciences and Professor of Immunology at Imperial College London. His previous books include The Beautiful Cure, which was shortlisted for the Royal Society Science Book Prize, and The Secret Body, which was described variously as ‘an inspiration’ by Tim Spector, ‘beautifully rendered’ by Brian Cox and ‘masterful’ by Alice Roberts. Davis has published over 150 research papers and is a Fellow of the Academy of Medical Sciences. In 2025, he was awarded an MBE for services to science communication.

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