Brief History of Human Hormones

Go beyond the headlines to understand the master regulators of your life. This book explores the fascinating world of hormones, explaining how these microscopic signals dictate your appetite, weight, fertility, and journey through aging. From adrenaline to estrogen, discover how hormones were found, how they function, and why they sometimes fail. With clear explanations, case studies, and a look at contemporary challenges like food safety, this book bridges complex science and personal health. Whether you're a curious reader or a health professional, find a compelling and comprehensive portrait of the biochemical essence of what makes us human.

Aaron J.W. Hsueh, PhD, is a tenured professor in the Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology at Stanford University School of Medicine (USA), where he previously served as the division director of Reproductive Biology. His research focuses primarily on reproductive medicine and hormones. He has discovered multiple novel human hormones and their receptors, authored over 400 academic papers, and accumulated more than 60,000 citations. The in vitro activation (IVA) technique he developed for treating female infertility was recognized by Time magazine as one of the 'Top 10 Medical Breakthroughs of 2013.' Additionally, he has made significant contributions to understanding the autocrine/paracrine regulation of follicular growth and atresia, oocyte maturation, and early embryonic development. Jianzhen Li, PhD, is a professor and currently serves as the Deputy General Manager of Gansu Pharmaceutical Group. He has long been dedicated to research on reproductive development and hormone mechanisms. He earned his PhD from the Faculty of Medicine at The Chinese University of Hong Kong in 2011, followed by postdoctoral research at the same university and a visiting scholar appointment at Tokyo University of Agriculture (Japan). He previously served as Dean of the College of Life Sciences at Northwest Normal University (China). He has published over 30 academic papers in internationally authoritative journals in the fields of reproductive development and endocrinology, and has led several National Natural Science Foundation of China projects. His key academic roles include membership in the Comparative Endocrinology Committee of the Chinese Society of Zoology and Vice Chairmanship of the Gansu Society of Zoology.