Daniel M. Davis – författare

Short-listed for the Society of Biology Book Award 2014 Long-listed for the Royal Society Winton prize for science books 2014In The Compatibility Gene, leading scientist Daniel M Davis tells the story of the crucial genes that define our relationships, our health and our individuality. We each possess a similar set of around 25,000 human genes. Yet a tiny, distinctive cluster of these genes plays a disproportionately large part in how our bodies work. These few genes, argues Davis, hold the key to who we are as individuals and our relationship to the world: how we combat disease, how our brains are wired, how attractive we are, even how likely we are to reproduce.The Compatibility Gene follows the remarkable history of these genes' discovery. From the British scientific pioneers who struggled to understand the mysteries of transplants to the Swiss zoologist who devised a new method of assessing potential couples' compatibility based on the smell of worn T-shirts, Davis traces a true scientific revolution in our understanding of the human body: a global adventure spanning some sixty years.'Unusual results, astonishing implications and ethical dilemmas' The Times'Packed with an insider's knowledge' New York Times'He makes immunology as fascinating to popular science readers as cosmology, consciousness, and evolution' Steven Pinker'An elegantly written, unexpectedly gripping account' Bill Bryson Guardian, Books of the Year Daniel M Davis is director of research at the University of Manchester's Collaborative Centre for Inflammation Research and a visiting professor at Imperial College, London. He has published over 100 academic articles, including papers in Nature and Science, and Scientific American. He has won the Oxford University Press Science Writing Prize and given numerous interviews for national and international media. He was elected a Fellow of the Academy of Medical Sciences in 2011.

'A big-picture forecast of how medicine stands on the threshold of a revolution that will radically change all of our lives' The TimesWelcome to a revolution in the science of you. This landmark new book from award-winning scientist Daniel M. Davis explores the future of the human body.Imagine taking drugs to help you acquire new skills, or knowing years in advance the precise likelihood of developing specific cancers, or following a diet and health regime tailored to your microbiome, or even having continuous monitoring of your body's workings and well-being.Written by an award-winning scientist, this landmark book shows how these radical and disconcerting possibilities have been made real. It is at once a gripping drama of scientific ingenuity, discovery and collaboration, and a vision of the human body of dizzying complexity and wonder.'With this stunning book Daniel M. Davis joins the pantheon of truly great science communicators. Everyone who has a body will love it' CHRIS VAN TULLEKEN, author of Ultra-Processed People'The startling new discoveries...are radically altering our understanding of how we function and what our future holds' BRIAN COX'Thrilling' BILL BRYSON'Brilliant' TIM SPECTOR'Extraordinary' ALICE ROBERTS

Discover the truth about our immune system and learn how to stay healthy – from the world-leading scientist our health experts turn to. ‘Astounding. Will change how you think about your body and live your life’ – CHRIS VAN TULLEKEN, author of Ultra-Processed People‘Incredibly impressive … Brilliant’ – LIZ EARLE, author of How to Age‘A great book from a world expert’ – TIM SPECTOR, author of Food for Life and co-founder of ZOEIs it true that orange juice wards off colds? Are mental health and inflammation really connected How do we distinguish bogus claims from useful advice – and what can we actually do to support our immune system and stay healthy?Globally renowned immunologist Daniel M. Davis cuts through the noise to reveal the truth about our immune system – from the effects of diet, exercise and the microbiome to stress, sleep and old age. In an era of misinformation and marketing slogans, this ground-breaking guide equips us all with the key insights we urgently need to make wiser decisions for our health.‘Illuminating ... fascinating’ – DAILY MAIL ** BEST BOOKS OF THE YEAR 2025 **‘Bridges the gap between scientific research ... and what people want to know about immunity’ – TIMES LITERARY SUPPLEMENT‘Exceptional’ – SCIENCE*Published in hardback as Self Defence: A Myth-busting Guide to Immune Health

Understand how our immune system fights disease and enables the body to heal itself.'Thrilling... Reads like the best kind of adventure story' STEPHEN FRY'Excellent' TIM SPECTOR, Sunday Times bestselling author of Spoon-FedHere, Professor Daniel Davis charts the groundbreaking scientific quest to understand how it fights disease and enables the body to heal itself. He explains how it is affected by stress, sleep, age and our state of mind, and reveals how all of this knowledge is now unlocking a revolutionary approach to medicine and well-being.The Beautiful Cure tells a dramatic story of detective work and discovery, of puzzles solved and of the mysteries that remain, and of lives sacrificed and saved.SHORTLISTED FOR THE ROYAL SOCIETY SCIENCE BOOK PRIZE'Wonderful... recounts in exceptionally clear and sympathetic prose how research into the immune system has resulted in a health revolution' HENRY MARSH'Thoroughly absorbing... Davis is a wonderful storyteller' BILL BRYSON

'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 improve our immune system?World-renowned immunologist Daniel M. Davis examines the effects of stress, diet, age, exercise, the microbiome and more on the immune system, punctures the key myths, and equips us to make informed choices for ourselves.'The best book on immune health I have ever read' ALICE ROBERTS'Utterly absorbing. Nearly every paragraph brings a revelation' BILL BRYSON'Essential reading for anybody who wants to understand their health' RUSSELL FOSTER'Empowers readers to make informed choices about their health' RHIANNON LAMBERT'If you've ever been tempted to take steps to boost your immunity, read this first!' SARAH GILBERT'Beautifully written ... guides readers through the blizzard of popular science and pseudoscience that obscures discussions about our health' BRIAN COX