Genetics for Breakfast. Scientific life hacks for everyday life.

"I want to become a scientist," says the child, probably thinking about how they will create things out of thin air, search for radioactive spiders in their laboratory, or invent shooting laser beams. But the author of this book realized they would pursue science when, as a child, they studied a meat grinder and stuck their finger in it: they became very interested in how the human body works and - especially - how to stop bleeding. With the help of this book, Martin Moder infects the reader with a love for science, experiments, and facts. He draws genetics, biology, and medicine into solving everyday problems and shares unusual but effective life hacks. You will learn how much bread to eat to achieve a mild level of intoxication, how to beat a cold with hugs, and how old socks can save lives.