The Germ Code
How to Stop Worrying and Love the Microbes
- Paperback
256 pages
- Release Date
3 February 2014
Summary
Since the dawn of the human race, germs have been making us sick. Whether the ailment is a cold, the flu, diabetes, obesity or certain cancers, the likely cause is germs. Our ancient enemies have four families - bacteria, viruses, fungi, and protozoa - and many names- Ebola, E. coli, salmonella, norovirus, gonorrhea… Human beings are engaged in a “war on germs,” in which we develop ever-more sophisticated weapons and defensive strategies. But it is a war we can never win. Our best plan for st…
Book Details
| ISBN-13: | 9780385678537 |
|---|---|
| ISBN-10: | 0385678533 |
| Author: | Jason Tetro |
| Publisher: | Random House Canada |
| Imprint: | Random House Canada |
| Format: | Paperback |
| Number of Pages: | 256 |
| Release Date: | 3 February 2014 |
| Weight: | 254g |
| Dimensions: | 203mm x 132mm |
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Critics Review
“A refreshing and unique perspective on a complicated, hidden world. Whereas most accounts of germs dwell on the grisly details of the infections they cause, Jason Tetro reminds us that the reality is far more nuanced, and that in many respects our lives and theirs are entwined in a delicately balanced dance. The Germ Code is a highly readable and enjoyable overview of that relationship.”
—Dr Peter Hotez, Dean, National School of Tropical Medicine, Baylor College of Medicine.
“With The Germ Code, first-time author Jason Tetro has delivered an important book that brings the world of microorganisms entertainingly to life. Tetro has a breezy style and relishes the interesting tale… . There are more than enough absorbing stories to keep the reader hooked.”
—Toronto Star
About The Author
Jason Tetro
JASON TETRO is a microbiologist who has spent the last 25 years learning about the effect germs have on our lives. He is currently Coordinator for the Emerging Pathogen Research Centre (EPRC) and the Centre for Research on Environmental Microbiology (CREM), both housed at the University of Ottawa. In 2007, he ventured out of the lab and into the TV studio for a Q&A news segment on CTV Ottawa as “The Germ Guy.” He has since broadcast and written for a wide range of media, including the Toronto Star, Scientific American, The Huffington Post Canada , the CBC, and his own “Germ Guy” blog. In 2011 he was awarded an honorary PhD in Social Media from Social Media University Global in recognition of his work to improve hand hygiene through social media using the hashtag #handhygiene, which has now been adopted by the World Health Organization. The author lives in Ottawa.
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