Description: DescriptionMissing Microbes : How the Overuse of Antibiotics Is Fueling Our Modern Plagues by Martin J. Blaser (2015, Trade Paperback)Synopsis"In Missing Microbes , Martin Blaser sounds [an] alarm. He patiently and thoroughly builds a compelling case that the threat of antibiotic overuse goes far beyond resistant infections."-- Nature Renowned microbiologist Dr. Martin J. Blaser invites us into the wilds of the human microbiome, where for hundreds of thousands of years bacterial and human cells have existed in a peaceful symbiosis that is responsible for the equilibrium and health of our bodies. Now this invisible Eden is under assault from our overreliance on medical advances including antibiotics and caesarian sections, threatening the extinction of our irreplaceable microbes and leading to severe health consequences. Taking us into the lab to recount his groundbreaking studies, Blaser not only provides elegant support for his theory, he guides us to what we can do to avoid even more catastrophic health problems in the future. " Missing Microbes is science writing at its very best--crisply argued and beautifully written, with stunning insights about the human microbiome and workable solutions to an urgent global crisis."--David M. Oshinsky, author of the Pulitzer Prize-winning Polio: An American Story, " Missing Microbes presents a surprisingly clear perspective on a complex problem."- The Philadelphia Inquirer In Missing Microbes , Dr. Martin J. Blaser invites us into the wilds of the human microbiome, where for hundreds of thousands of years bacterial and human cells have existed in a peaceful symbiosis that is responsible for the equilibrium and health of our bodies. Now this invisible Eden is under assault from our overreliance on medical advances including antibiotics and caesarian sections, threatening the extinction of our irreplaceable microbes and leading to severe health consequences. Taking us into the lab to recount his groundbreaking studies, Blaser not only provides elegant support for his theory, he guides us to what we can do to avoid even more catastrophic health problems in the future., "In Missing Microbes , Martin Blaser sounds an] alarm. He patiently and thoroughly builds a compelling case that the threat of antibiotic overuse goes far beyond resistant infections."-- Nature Renowned microbiologist Dr. Martin J. Blaser invites us into the wilds of the human microbiome, where for hundreds of thousands of years bacterial and human cells have existed in a peaceful symbiosis that is responsible for the equilibrium and health of our bodies. Now this invisible Eden is under assault from our overreliance on medical advances including antibiotics and caesarian sections, threatening the extinction of our irreplaceable microbes and leading to severe health consequences. Taking us into the lab to recount his groundbreaking studies, Blaser not only provides elegant support for his theory, he guides us to what we can do to avoid even more catastrophic health problems in the future. " Missing Microbes is science writing at its very best--crisply argued and beautifully written, with stunning insights about the human microbiome and workable solutions to an urgent global crisis."--David M. Oshinsky, author of the Pulitzer Prize-winning Polio: An American StoryConditionThe paperback is in *Very Good* condition. We use eBay's standard grading scale for books: https://www.ebay.com/help/selling/listings/creating-managing-listings/item-conditions-category?id=4765.Payment & RefundsPlease pay within 7 days of the auction ending. Refunds are accepted within 30 days of receipt for any reason. However the item must be returned in the same condition sent unless I make an error or it is damaged in shipping, in which case Ill pay return shipping.ShippingI will ship your item within 2 business days of cleared payment. I welcome global shipping to hundreds of countries through eBay's global shipping program. Please be aware of the international shipping and import costs which are unique for each person and I don't even get to see those costs. There may be some unique territories/countries that can't be shipped to.Don't miss out on this great book.Enjoy!
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Number of Pages: 288 Pages
Language: English
Publication Name: Missing Microbes : How the Overuse of Antibiotics Is Fueling Our Modern Plagues
Publisher: Picador
Publication Year: 2015
Item Height: 0.8 in
Subject: Life Sciences / Microbiology, Microbiology, Pharmacology, Disease & Health Issues, Diseases / Immune & Autoimmune
Type: Textbook
Item Weight: 9.3 Oz
Subject Area: Health & Fitness, Social Science, Science, Medical
Author: Martin J. Blaser
Item Length: 8.2 in
Item Width: 5.3 in
Format: Trade Paperback