Books like I Contain Multitudes by Ed Yong
Ed Yong guides readers through how millions of bacteria and other microbes live inside and alongside animals, including humans. He explains their roles in immunity, health, and even everyday functions— from invisible cloaks for squids to forests cleared by beetles. By exploring the cooperative relationships between hosts and microbes, Yong reframes biology as an interconnected network of living partners, offering a fresh perspective on our place in nature.
First publish date: 2016
Genre: Science/Biology
Authors: Ed Yong
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