Description
Through the remarkable story of *E. coli*, this accessible work reveals how one microscopic organism became a cornerstone of modern biology. Tracing discoveries from the bacterium’s identification to groundbreaking research on genes, heredity, evolution, and genetic engineering, it introduces the scientists and experiments that transformed our understanding of life. The narrative also explores bacterial cooperation, mutation, antibiotic resistance, ecology, and the surprising ways a single-celled organism can illuminate the complexities of every living thing. Engaging and wide-ranging, it offers both a history of science and a compelling portrait of the hidden microbial world that shapes human health and the course of evolution.
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hardcover
Pantheon
Published May 6, 2008
256 pages
ISBN: 9780375424304
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First Published
2008
Language
eng
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