Hormone - The Chemical Messengers That Run Your Body (The Alphabets Of Science, #8)

Hormone invites readers to uncover the hidden messengers that shape every heartbeat, mood swing, and moment of growth. In this eighth installment of The Alphabets of Science , Hugo Wells transforms the complex world of endocrinology into an accessible, captivating journey.

With warmth and clarity, he explains how hormones—those chemical whispers coursing through our bloodstream—govern growth, sleep, appetite, stress, love, and even the way we see ourselves.

From the discovery of secretin in a London laboratory to the intricate roles of the pituitary, thyroid, and adrenal glands, Wells blends history, science, and storytelling to reveal how these invisible signals orchestrate the body's symphony.

He explores both the marvels and the dangers: how hormones sustain life, how imbalances lead to conditions like diabetes or thyroid disorders, and how modern society faces new challenges from endocrine‑disrupting chemicals.

With the playful presence of Wells the hedgehog guiding readers through surprising facts, the book balances scientific rigor with curiosity and wonder. More than biology, Hormone is about understanding ourselves—our emotions, our growth, our resilience. Wells shows that listening to these whispers is not just science, but a way of knowing who we truly are.