Zimmer, Carl
A Planet of Viruses: Third Edition
- ISBN 13:
- 9780226782591
- author:
- Zimmer, Carl
- format:
- Paperback / softback
- publisher:
- University of Chicago Press
- language:
- English
- Publication Year:
- 2021
- Pages:
- 144
- Dimensions:
- 17.8 x 12.7 centimeters (0.16 kg
- Genre:
- Science, Medical, Immunology,
- Condition:
- New
- Availability:
- Item usually sent within 10 working days
Description
Carl Zimmer's A Planet of Viruses Third Edition explores the hidden world of viruses that shape our lives and biosphere. From the common cold to mysterious diseases, viruses have been a part of human existence for so long that we are actually part virus ourselves, with more DNA from viruses than our own genes. This fully revised and updated edition delves into the latest research on how viruses hold sway over our lives, their role in giving rise to the first life-forms, and their impact on new diseases. With new illustrations and a chapter on coronaviruses and Covid-19, Zimmer pulls back the veil on this complex world, revealing both the threats and opportunities presented by these tiny organisms. By examining viruses in their natural habitats, from soil to deep caves, Zimmer sheds light on how these microorganisms are producing new diseases and influencing our fate as long as life endures.
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