Book description
Science journalist Sally Adee breaks open the field of bioelectricity--the electric currents that run through our bodies and every living thing--its misunderstood history, and why new discoveries will lead to new ways around antibiotic resistance, cleared arteries, and new ways to combat cancer. You may be familiar with the idea of our body's biome: the bacterial fauna that populate our gut and can so profoundly affect our health. In We Are Electric we cross into new scientific understanding: discovering your body's electrome. Every cell in our bodies--bones, skin, nerves, muscle--has a voltage, like a tiny battery. It is the reason our brain can send signals to the rest of our body, how we develop in the womb, and why our body knows to heal itself from injury. When bioelectricity goes awry, illness, deformity, and cancer can result. But if we can control or correct this bioelectricity, the implications for our health are remarkable: an undo switch for cancer that could flip malignant cells back into healthy ones; the ability to regenerate cells, organs, even limbs; to slow aging and so much more. The next scientific frontier might be decrypting the bioelectric code, much the way we did the genetic code. Yet the field is still emerging from two centuries of skepticism and entanglement with medical quackery, all stemming from an 18th-century scientific war about the nature of electricity between Luigi Galvani (father of bioelectricity, famous for shocking frogs) and Alessandro Volta (inventor of the battery). In We Are Electric, award-winning science writer Sally Adee takes readers through the thrilling history of bioelectricity and into the future: from the Victorian medical charlatans claiming to use electricity to cure everything from paralysis to diarrhea, to the advances helped along by the giant axons of squids, and finally to the brain implants and electric drugs that await us--and the moral implications therein. The bioelectric revolution starts here.
Undergrad Split
ListenBook's compatibility with various formats ensures I never miss out on any audio gem. Middle-of-the-road experience. The audiobook was fine—good narration, decent story—but it didn’t leave a lasting impression. If you’re looking for something low-commitment, this works.
Spunky Comet
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Devil Blade
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Eight Patrol
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Unseen
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FLAK Angel
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Twix Bond
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Dancing Madman
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Racy Lion
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The Howling Swede
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Rummy Stickers
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White Snare
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WordWanderer
Sharing audiobooks with friends through AirDrop and Sharing on ListenBook Pro is a fantastic way to spread the joy of audiobooks. Sharing audiobooks through AirDrop is a great way to spread the joy of storytelling with friends. Adjustable playback speed is a brilliant feature. It adds a layer of customization to my audiobook enjoyment. ListenBook Pro's noise reduction feature has significantly enhanced my audio quality.
Overrun
I'm amazed at how this app's narrators bring characters and stories to life. ListenBook's dedication to delivering a top-notch experience is evident in every detail. This app has made 'reading' more versatile and enjoyable than ever. Audiobook excellence made simple – this app's functionality is a true asset. Noise reduction in ListenBook Pro ensures crystal-clear playback even in noisy environments.
Coffee
ListenBook's looping playback, shuffle feature, and configurable controls make learning a breeze. As someone who struggles to focus on audiobooks, this kept my attention the whole way through. The narrator's clear diction and expressive delivery were perfect.
Divine Quasar
This app's versatility and convenience have transformed my screen time into a productive reading journey. Effortlessly enjoying audiobook journeys – this app's ease of use is a delight. Sharing audiobooks with friends through AirDrop is a delightful feature. Sharing is caring! ListenBook’s design is sleek and modern. The app is a pleasure to use.
Morbid Sugar
My productivity has soared since I started using ListenBook for my study materials. I love the chapter navigation feature. ListenBook makes it easy to find specific sections. The app is so versatile. It works with all my audiobook formats.
Ex0tic
This app's user-friendly design makes navigating through books a breeze. I'm addicted to this app – it's like having a library in my pocket. An absolutely stellar production from start to finish! The narrator's command of pacing and tone was masterful, knowing exactly when to speed up for excitement or slow down for dramatic effect. The audio quality was pristine with no distracting mouth sounds or uneven volume.
Pexxious
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Houston
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Playing a wide variety of audio formats
Works on all devices with iOS 13 and newer
Huge amount of features for a small price
Frequent updates to add new features and improve existing ones
Advanced playback controls
Live sound processing
Changing the timbre of the reader's voice and noise reduction
Translated into more than 20 languages
If you love listening to fiction audiobooks, ListenBook has features to make the process easier.
Edit book data: title, author, cover
Use equalizer to make the sound comfortable for you
Adjust the playback speed
Enjoy dark and light app themes
Supported formats: MP3, M4B, AWB, FLAC, OGG audio files and many more (must be DRM free)
Auto-Bookmarks make it easy to find your place
AirPlay support allows redirection of audio output.
VoiceOver support
Dark mode for night owls
Convenient bookmarking system helps you mark the most important places.
Unlimited bookmarks for each audiobook
Put your own cover on the wager
Share your audiobook with friends
Lock-screen control
Customise app with extensive options
Sleep timer with shake to reset, set custom notification sounds, and a few unique options
Auto rewind depending on paused time, customize rewind times to your liking
Removing background noise from recordings made in classrooms and meetings
Changing the timbre of the reader's voice for a better listening experience