Carl Zimmer
Planet of Viruses: Third Edition
Planet of Viruses: Third Edition
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A virus is an invisible germ that causes various diseases, including one that makes people sprout branch-like growths. We are actually part virus, and the human genome contains more DNA from viruses than our own genes. Scientists are discovering viruses everywhere, including in the soil, ocean, and deep caves. This third edition of Carl Zimmers A Planet of Viruses presents the latest research on how viruses hold sway over our lives and biosphere, how they helped give rise to the first life-forms, how they are producing new diseases, how we can harness viruses for our own ends, and how they will continue to control our fate as long as life endures.
Format: Paperback / softback
Length: 144 pages
Publication date: 29 March 2021
Publisher: The University of Chicago Press
In 2020, a mysterious germ, a virus, caused a significant disruption in our lives. While we are most familiar with viruses that cause colds or COVID-19, it is important to recognize that viruses are responsible for a wide range of other diseases. One such disorder is known as polypody, which causes individuals to grow branch-like growths resembling trees. Viruses have been a part of our existence for countless years, and our human genome contains more DNA from viruses than our own genes. Scientists have been discovering viruses in various environments, including soil, oceans, and even deep caves located miles underground.
This third edition of Carl Zimmer's "A Planet of Viruses" has been thoroughly revised and updated to provide readers with the most current information on this hidden world. It delves into the latest research on how viruses influence our lives and the biosphere, how they played a role in the emergence of the first life forms, how they are responsible for producing new diseases, how we can harness viruses for our own purposes, and how viruses will continue to shape our destiny as long as life exists.
The book includes new illustrations to enhance the understanding of the topics discussed and a new chapter specifically focused on coronaviruses and the spread of COVID-19. It sheds light on the devastating impact of these viruses on human societies and the urgent need for research and development to combat them.
Overall, "A Planet of Viruses" is an essential read for anyone interested in learning more about the fascinating world of viruses. It provides a comprehensive and accessible overview of their history, biology, and impact on our lives, and it encourages readers to consider the profound implications of this hidden world on our future.
Weight: 162g
Dimension: 126 x 178 x 13 (mm)
ISBN-13: 9780226782591
Edition number: 3 ed
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