Ever wondered what it's like to be hit by lightning or to lose your sense of smell? Heard about the woman saved by bee stings - or the window cleaner who survived a 400ft fall? Originally written for the Wellcome charity, these 16 stories by leading science writers explore the mysteries of the human body. Learn about everything from remote surgery, to diets to allergies, hair colour, to rare blood in this wonderful 270 page softcover book.
 
Contents
What's it like to be struck by lightning?
Why do we colour hair?
The man with the golden blood
Why dieters can't rely on calories
3D printers can now make body parts
How to fall from a skyscraper and live to tell the tale
The quest to explain miscarriages
Seeking a 'cure' for male baldness
How bee stings saved a woman's life
The global trend for 'kangaroo' babies
What it means to lose your sense of smell
The doctor aiming to end eye pain
Could allergies be a defence against noxious chemicals?
Why business is going slow on the male pill
How virtual reality headsets aid remote surgery
Shhh! What exactly is the menopause?