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Aroused : the history of hormones and how they control just about everything / Randi Hutter Epstein

This work explores the history and science of endocrinology, tracing the discovery of hormones and their influence on metabolism, behaviour, and development. It examines the evolution of medical research and the impact of these chemical messengers on human health.

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