I Contain Multitudes

January 9, 2025 9:14 AM

Every animal, whether human, squid, or wasp, is home to millions of bacteria and other microbes. Many people think of microbes as germs to be eradicated, but those that live with us-the microbiome -build our bodies, protect our health, shape our identities, and grant us incredible abilities. In this astonishing book, Ed Yong takes us on a grand tour through our microbial partners, and introduces us to the scientists on the front lines of discovery.
posted by ellieBOA (5 comments total)

oh my, off to see if there's an audiobook, God willing. Thank you for posting this to the Violet.
posted by rabia.elizabeth at 11:44 AM on January 9

I just requested this from my library, thanks ellieBOA.
posted by Marky at 6:59 PM on January 9

Awesome!
posted by ellieBOA at 4:04 AM on January 10

I just requested this from my library, thanks ellieBOA.

Me, too!
posted by amarynth at 7:21 AM on January 10 [1 favorite]

This is a rare thing for the I've abandoned reading a book. Yong writes nicely and is enthusiastic, excited even, about the topic. I commend it to you on those grounds -- but for me there was so much unfinished research and (admittedly optimistic) speculation.
posted by k3ninho at 2:04 AM on January 12