I Contain Multitudes

Explore the fascinating world of microbes in I Contain Multitudes, a groundbreaking exploration into the symbiotic relationships that exist within our bodies. This captivating read is a New York Times Bestseller that opens your eyes to the tens of trillions of microbes shaping your organs, safeguarding against diseases, and influencing your behavior in unexpected ways. Perfect for science enthusiasts, this book brings the microscopic realm to life, showcasing how these unseen inhabitants are critical to health and understanding life on Earth. With over 368 pages of intriguing facts, this B-format paperback encourages readers to rethink individuality and see themselves as vibrant ecosystems. Dive deep into biology and discover the hidden power of your microbiome. Ideal for anyone looking to enrich their knowledge of biology, health, and the complex systems that sustain us. Join the journey of scientific discovery that will change how you view your body and its myriad inhabitants forever.

Condition: BRAND NEW
ISBN: 9781784700171
Format: B-format paperback
Year: 2017
Publisher: RANDOM HOUSE UK
Pages: 368


Description:
SHORTLISTED FOR THE WELLCOME BOOK PRIZE 2017
SHORTLISTED FOR THE ROYAL SOCIETY SCIENCE BOOK PRIZE 2017
THE NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLER

Your body is teeming with tens of trillions of microbes. It's an entire world, a colony full of life.

In other words, you contain multitudes.

They sculpt our organs, protect us from diseases, guide our behaviour, and bombard us with their genes. They also hold the key to understanding all life on earth.

In I Contain Multitudes, Ed Yong opens our eyes and invites us to marvel at ourselves and other animals in a new light, less as individuals and more as thriving ecosystems.

You'll never think about your mind, body or preferences in the same way again.

'Super-interesting... He just keeps imparting one surprising, fascinating insight after the next. I Contain Multitudes is science journalism at its best' Bill Gates