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I Contain Multitudes
Ed Yong
The Microbes Within Us and a Grander View of Life
★ 4.3 (88 Ratings)
◷ 15 Minutes
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I Contain Multitudes (2016) peers into the microscopic world of microbes, and offers fascinating insight into the countless ways in which our lives are influenced by them. You’ll find out how ancient microbes helped make the world livable for mankind and how they continue to help all of Earth’s living creatures through remarkable and essential partnerships.
About the author
Ed Yong is a renowned science writer and public speaker whose work has appeared in the pages of the Atlantic, Nature, Scientific American, the New York Times, Wired, and many more. He also edits a blog on the National Geographic website entitled Not Exactly Rocket Science.
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- Germophobes
- Health-conscious readers
- Foodies and science geeks
