by Sharon Moalem · Editorial Ariel · tapa blanda · ISBN 9788434488229
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The reasons of desire is a book by Sharon Moalem that explores fascinating questions about sex, inviting us on a journey from prehistory to the latest medical advances to tell the story of how human sexuality has evolved through the ages. This analysis tests preconceived ideas that we have regarding our body and the composition of our sexual organs and their functioning, synthesizing recent scientific discoveries that explain the why and how of our sexual desires. A comprehensive tour of culture, biology and history that will lead the reader to answer all those questions that he had always asked himself about sexual functioning and to which he had not been able to find an answer.
Sharon Moalem is a Canadian–American physician, scientist, and author. Dr. Moalem is an expert in the fields of rare diseases, sex differentiation, neurogenetics, biotechnology and has been described as a polymath. He is the author of the New York Times bestselling book Survival of the Sickest, as well as How Sex Works, Inheritance and The Better Half. His clinical genetics research led to the discovery of three rare genetic syndromes, hypotrichosis-lymphedema-telangiectasia-renal defect syndrome, a form of SRY-negative XX male sex reversal as well as a nephronopthisis associated ciliopathy. His research led to the discovery of a new class of antibiotics that specifically target superbug microorganisms such as Methicillin-resistant Staphylococcus aureus (MRSA). Moalem was the first to propose that the progressive neurodegeneration associated with dementia and Alzheimer's disease might be caused or exacerbated by an excessive amount of the metal iron in the brain. Moalem has cofounded two biotechnology companies and has been awarded 25 patents for his inventions in biotechnology and human health.
