Description
Microbes are not merely agents of disease—they are essential partners that shape nearly every aspect of life. Through vivid stories of scientific discovery and pioneering research, this sweeping exploration reveals how microbial communities sculpt our bodies, train our immune systems, influence behavior, sustain ecosystems, and enable remarkable abilities in creatures from corals to glowing squid. Blending clear scientific explanation with wit, wonder, and insights from the humanities, the book invites readers to see the living world as a vast, interconnected partnership between organisms and their microscopic companions.
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paperback
Penguin Random House
Published Jan 1, 2017
368 pages
ISBN: 9781784700171
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Details
First Published
2016
Language
eng
Content Warnings
Content and trigger warnings for I Contain Multitudes by Ed Yong.