The microbes in our gut need some nutrients that they cannot get on their own, so they give us cravings. Yong not only brings out the positive side of the teeny-tiny and the scientists that study them, but also delivers story after story of how we actually don’t “rule” the microbiomes, but they rule over us in so many ways. However, we did focus a lot on the bad and ugly microbes. With his book “I Contain Multitudes”, Ed Yong forever changes the way we see the world.īack in 2012, when I took my first Microbiology lecture, I got a preview of the good, the bad, and the ugly of the microscopic world. He’s one of the most entertaining science journalists, I dare say. I’ve read Ed Yong’s columns on The Atlantic over the years and every now and then I see his name on some science magazines. It is not just for the fun, love, and company of pups, but they’re also great microbiological companions! We’re all zombies already

Although I always played a lot outside and we always had a dog around – two things that this book explains how apparently are way better than we already knew. I’m also surprised I’m not prone to more diseases or allergies. I don’t know how I turned out to be such a mess! She also reacts pretty proudly to it each time a friend calls her on her microbes paranoia. Vacuuming and mopping the house every day and disinfecting every kitchen surface after each use (so at least three times a day), my mom sure kept (keeps) a pretty tidy place for us all. I only recommend items and services I've vetted or books I've read - I do not accept money for reviews (meaning I have not been paid to give a positive review).

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