{"title":"Dr Giles Yeo","description":null,"products":[{"product_id":"gene-eating-story-of-human-appetite-giles-yeo-paperback","title":"Gene Eating: The Story of Human Appetite by Dr Giles Yeo - Non Fiction - Paperback","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDetails\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eCondition: Brand New\u003cbr\u003eFormat: Paperback\u003cbr\u003eISBN: 9781841882932\u003cbr\u003ePublisher: Orion Spring\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eOverview\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eGene Eating: The Story of Human Appetite is a sharp, evidence-based dive into why we eat what we eat, written by Cambridge geneticist Dr Giles Yeo. Rather than chasing another fad diet, Yeo unpacks the real biology behind hunger, cravings and weight gain, drawing on two decades of genetic research. It's an essential read for anyone tired of conflicting diet advice and ready for science-backed clarity on appetite, metabolism and the truth about obesity.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAbout the Book\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eIn Gene Eating, Dr Giles Yeo turns his expertise as a molecular geneticist towards one of the most pressing public health questions of our time: why are so many of us struggling with weight, and why do diets so often fail? Rather than moralising about willpower, Yeo explains the genuine biological mechanisms — hormones, brain signalling and inherited genetic variation — that shape how hungry we feel and how our bodies store energy. He traces the history of human eating habits, examines how the modern food environment has reshaped our relationship with food, and systematically dismantles popular diet myths with wit and scientific rigour. Praised by figures such as Dr Michael Mosley and Hugh Fearnley-Whittingstall, the book strikes a rare balance between rigorous science and genuinely entertaining storytelling. Yeo doesn't offer a miracle cure; instead he equips readers with the understanding needed to make informed, realistic choices about their own health. It's a refreshingly honest antidote to the noise of the diet industry, written by someone who has spent his career studying the genetics of appetite rather than selling a plan. Whether you're a lifelong dieter frustrated by yo-yo results, a student of biology, or simply curious about the science of hunger, this book reframes the obesity conversation around evidence rather than blame — offering a clear-eyed, compassionate, and ultimately empowering perspective.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eWritten by a world-leading Cambridge geneticist with two decades of appetite research\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDebunks popular fad diets using clear, evidence-based science\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eExplains the real biology of hunger, genes, and metabolism\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eEndorsed by respected voices including Dr Michael Mosley\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAccessible and entertaining, not dry or overly technical\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eA thoughtful gift for science lovers, dieters, and curious readers\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAbout the Author\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eDr Giles Yeo MBE is a British-American geneticist and Professor of Molecular Neuroendocrinology at the University of Cambridge, where he also serves as scientific director of the Genomics\/Transcriptomics Core at the MRC Metabolic Diseases Unit. 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Drawing on his career as an obesity researcher at Cambridge University, Yeo explains why identical calorie counts can affect two bodies completely differently, and why so many well-intentioned diets ultimately fail. It's a clear-eyed, myth-busting guide for anyone genuinely curious about the real science behind weight, appetite and metabolism, rather than another quick-fix diet plan.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAbout the Book\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\nFor years, calorie counting has been sold as the golden rule of weight management: eat less than you burn and the weight will come off. Dr Giles Yeo, a leading geneticist and obesity researcher, argues that this equation is far more complicated than the numbers on a food label suggest. In Why Calories Don't Count, he walks readers through the flawed history of how calorie values were first calculated, and reveals how factors such as food processing, gut bacteria, genetics and hormones all influence how many calories our bodies actually extract and use from what we eat. Rather than dismissing calories altogether, Yeo builds a nuanced, evidence-based case for understanding energy balance as a dynamic biological process rather than a fixed accounting exercise. He examines popular diets, testing their claims against the latest research in molecular biology and neuroendocrinology. The result is a highly readable, often witty book that equips readers with the scientific literacy to see through diet fads and marketing spin. Whether you've struggled with weight loss yourself or simply want to understand the biology behind hunger and metabolism, this book offers refreshingly honest, practical insight grounded in real research.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eWritten by a leading Cambridge obesity researcher and geneticist\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eChallenges outdated calorie-counting myths with up-to-date science\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eExplains how genetics, hormones and gut bacteria affect weight\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAccessible, witty writing style makes complex science easy to follow\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eIdeal for anyone frustrated by failed diets or conflicting nutrition advice\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBrand new paperback edition, perfect for gifting or personal reading\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAbout the Author\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\nDr Giles Yeo MBE is a British biologist and geneticist who leads research into the genetics of obesity at the University of Cambridge, where he is Professor of Molecular Neuroendocrinology at the MRC Metabolic Diseases Unit. Known for presenting BBC documentaries on diet and nutrition science, Yeo has built a reputation for translating complex genetic and metabolic research into engaging, accessible writing for general readers. 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A Cambridge University geneticist and BBC broadcaster, Yeo dismantles popular diet myths with wit, rigour and hard evidence. Why Calories Don't Count questions the reliability of calorie counting, while Gene Eating explores how our DNA shapes cravings and metabolism. Together they offer a myth-busting, thoroughly researched pairing for anyone tired of fad diets and looking for genuine, science-backed answers about nutrition and body weight.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAbout the Books\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\nIn Why Calories Don't Count, Dr Giles Yeo challenges the everyday assumption that all calories are equal, unpicking why the numbers on food packaging rarely tell the whole story. Drawing on his research as an obesity scientist, he explains how food quality, environment and individual metabolism combine to influence weight far more than simple arithmetic ever could. The book is packed with anecdotes and clear explanations that make complex nutritional science genuinely readable, guiding readers toward smarter, evidence-based choices rather than restrictive counting.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eGene Eating takes a step further into the genetics of appetite. Yeo, a leading researcher into the genetic causes of obesity, unpacks how inherited traits interact with modern food environments to drive cravings, fullness and overeating. It's a sharp, often funny critique of diet culture and \"clean eating\" trends, replacing marketing noise with laboratory-grade evidence. 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