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I contain multitudes : the microbes within us and a grander view of life

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text I contain multitudes : the microbes within us and a grander view of life

2 holds on 1 copy

Summary
This book lets us peer into the world of microbes -- not as germs to be eradicated, but as invaluable parts of our lives -- allowing us to see how ubiquitous and vital microbes are: they sculpt our organs, defend us from disease, break down our fo... Read more
Contents

Prologue: A trip to the zoo -- Living islands -- The people who thought to look -- Body builders -- Terms and conditions apply -- In sickness and in health -- The long waltz -- Mutually assured success -- Allegro in E major -- Microbes à la carte -- Tomorrow the world.

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Description
355 pages, 8 unnumbered pages of plates : color illustrations ; 24 cm.
Publisher
Ecco, an imprint of HarperCollinsPublishers 2016

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Woodmere (Main Branch) 579 YON in Adult Non-fiction Available

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