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Book Synopsis: A thrilling story of scientific detective work and medical potential that illuminates the newly understood role of microglia—an elusive type of brain cell that is vitally relevant to our everyday lives. “The rarest of books: a combination of page-turning discovery and remarkably readable science journalism.”—Mark Hyman, MD, #1 New York Times bestselling author of Food: What the Heck Should I Eat?
NAMED ONE OF THE BEST BOOKS OF THE YEAR BY WIRED
Until recently, microglia were thought to be helpful but rather boring: housekeeper cells in the brain. But a recent groundbreaking discovery has revealed that they connect our physical and mental health in surprising ways. When triggered—and anything that stirs up the immune system in the body can activate microglia, including chronic stressors, trauma, and viral infections—they can contribute to memory problems, anxiety, depression, and Alzheimer’s. Under the right circumstances, however, microglia can be coaxed back into being angelic healers, able to make brain repairs in ways that help alleviate symptoms and hold the promise to one day prevent disease.
With the compassion born of her own experience, award-winning journalist Donna Jackson Nakazawa illuminates this newly understood science, following practitioners and patients on the front lines of treatments that help to “reboot” microglia. In at least one case, she witnesses a stunning recovery—and in others, significant relief from pressing symptoms, offering new hope to the tens of millions who suffer from mental, cognitive, and physical health issues.
Hailed as a “riveting,” “stunning,” and “visionary,” The Angel and the Assassin offers us a radically reconceived picture of human health and promises to change everything we thought we knew about how to heal ourselves.
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Discover the groundbreaking book that is changing the course of medicine. "The Angel and the Assassin: The Tiny Brain Cell That Changed the Course of Medicine" is a thrilling story of scientific detective work and medical potential. This remarkable book sheds light on the newly understood role of microglia—an elusive type of brain cell that affects our everyday lives. With its combination of page-turning discovery and readable science journalism, it is a must-read for anyone interested in their own well-being.
Until recently, microglia were considered housekeeper cells in the brain. However, a groundbreaking discovery has revealed their surprising connection to our physical and mental health. When activated, microglia can contribute to memory problems, anxiety, depression, and even Alzheimer’s disease. On the other hand, under the right circumstances, microglia can become angelic healers, capable of making brain repairs and alleviating symptoms. Imagine the possibilities of preventing disease by understanding and harnessing the power of microglia.
In "The Angel and the Assassin," award-winning journalist Donna Jackson Nakazawa takes you on a journey of scientific exploration and personal stories. She follows practitioners and patients on the front lines of treatments that help to “reboot” microglia, witnessing unprecedented recoveries and significant relief from pressing symptoms. If you or your loved ones suffer from mental, cognitive, or physical health issues, this book offers new hope and promises to change everything you thought you knew about healing.
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