The Voyage of Sorcerer II: The Expedition That Unlocked the Secrets of the Ocean’s Microbiome
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Book Synopsis: “Will undoubtedly shape our understanding of the global ecosystem for decades to come.”—Siddhartha Mukherjee, author of The Emperor of All Maladies
A celebrated genome scientist sails around the world, collecting tens of millions of marine microbes and revolutionizing our understanding of the microbiome that sustains us.
Upon completing his historic work on the Human Genome Project, J. Craig Venter declared that he would sequence the genetic code of all life on earth. Thus began a fifteen-year quest to collect DNA from the world’s oldest and most abundant form of life: microbes. Boarding the Sorcerer II, a 100-foot sailboat turned research vessel, Venter traveled over 65,000 miles around the globe to sample ocean water and the microscopic life within.
In The Voyage of Sorcerer II, Venter and science writer David Ewing Duncan tell the remarkable story of these expeditions and of the momentous discoveries that ensued—of plant-like bacteria that get their energy from the sun, proteins that metabolize vast amounts of hydrogen, and microbes whose genes shield them from ultraviolet light. The result was a massive library of millions of unknown genes, thousands of unseen protein families, and new lineages of bacteria that revealed the unimaginable complexity of life on earth. Yet despite this exquisite diversity, Venter encountered sobering reminders of how human activity is disturbing the delicate microbial ecosystem that nurtures life on earth. In the face of unprecedented climate change, Venter and Duncan show how we can harness the microbial genome to develop alternative sources of energy, food, and medicine that might ultimately avert our destruction.
A captivating story of exploration and discovery, The Voyage of Sorcerer II restores microbes to their rightful place as crucial partners in our evolutionary past and guides to our future.
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Unlock the secrets of the ocean's microbiome with "The Voyage of Sorcerer II," a groundbreaking book that will revolutionize our understanding of the global ecosystem. Seamlessly blending science and adventure, this captivating tale follows celebrated genome scientist J. Craig Venter as he embarks on a fifteen-year quest to collect DNA from marine microbes, ultimately revealing the unimaginable complexity of life on earth.
Join Venter aboard the Sorcerer II, a 100-foot sailboat turned research vessel, as he sails over 65,000 miles around the world to sample ocean water and the microscopic life within. The discoveries that ensue are nothing short of remarkable – from plant-like bacteria harnessing energy from the sun to proteins metabolizing vast amounts of hydrogen. This book immerses you in the awe-inspiring world of microbes and showcases their importance in sustaining life on our planet.
Through Venter's groundbreaking work, thousands of unseen protein families, millions of unknown genes, and new lineages of bacteria were uncovered. However, amidst this incredible diversity, there is an urgent reminder of the impact of human activity on the delicate microbial ecosystem. As climate change presents unprecedented challenges, "The Voyage of Sorcerer II" offers a glimmer of hope. Venter and science writer David Ewing Duncan demonstrate how we can harness the power of the microbial genome to develop alternative sources of energy, food, and medicine that might ultimately save our planet.
Don't miss your chance to embark on this captivating journey, filled with exploration and discovery. Restore microbes to their rightful place as crucial partners in our evolutionary past and unlock the potential for a brighter future. Get your copy of "The Voyage of Sorcerer II" today and be part of the groundbreaking movement that will shape the understanding of our global ecosystem for decades to come.
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