The Mystery of Hormones

Author: [Japan] Masayoshi Oishi
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Publish Date: 2003-01-01
Features: This book vividly presents the world of hormones to readers through illustrations. It not only introduces the basic knowledge of hormones but also explores their applications in biology, agriculture, medicine, the environment, and the impacts they create, using familiar life examples. The illustrations in this book are clear and easy to understand, with strong scientific and engaging content, making it suitable for a broad audience interested in science. Let's step into the "world of hormones" and listen to the whispers between cells! This book extensively discusses "hormones" in various fields such as biology, agriculture, medicine, and environmental issues. It not only explains the basic knowledge of hormones but also, through familiar and relatable topics, tells readers how hormones are utilized in our daily lives, what diseases may arise from excessive or insufficient hormone levels, and how to treat them. Additionally, when hormones were mentioned before, they primarily referred to animal hormones. However, with the continuous discovery of substances with physiological activity very similar to hormones, the distinction between hormones and other physiological active substances has become increasingly unclear. Therefore, this book is not limited to hormones alone but also introduces substances that are often confused with them, such as vitamins, pheromones, plant hormones, and neurotransmitters.