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Book Synopsis: How a mysterious, super-powerful—yet long-neglected—microbe rules our world and can rescue our health in the age of antibiotic resistance.
At every moment, within our bodies and all around us, trillions of microscopic combatants are waging a war that shapes our health and life on Earth. Countless times per second, viruses known as phages attack and destroy bacteria while leaving all other life forms, including us, unscathed. Vastly outnumbering the viruses that do us harm, phages power ecosystems, drive evolutionary innovation, and harbor a remarkable capacity to heal life-threatening infections when conventional antibiotics fail. Yet most of us have never heard of them, thinking of viruses only as enemies to be feared.
The Good Virus prompts us to reconsider, and to discover, how these viruses could save countless lives if we can learn to harness their extraordinary abilities. Taking us inside the ongoing quest to use phages’ powers for good, Tom Ireland introduces us to the brilliant, often eccentric, scientists who have fought to realize phages’ potential in the face of doubt and political intrigue. We meet the renegade French-Canadian scientist who discovered phages and pioneered their use as medicine over a century ago, leading them to be hailed as the world’s first genuine antibiotic years before penicillin. We learn why, in some pockets of the former Soviet Union, drinking a vial of phages remains as common as taking an over-the-counter drug. We follow the intrepid scientists and doctors now racing to make “phage therapy” work worldwide as the threat of antibiotic-resistant bacteria grows ever more urgent—even as other researchers uncover how phages bolster our everyday immunity, help generate the oxygen we breathe, and furnish the origins for breakthrough technologies like CRISPR.
Unveiling the hidden rulers of the microbial world and celebrating the surprising power of viruses to heal, not harm, The Good Virus forever changes how we see nature’s most maligned life forms. 15 black-and-white illustrations.
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Discover the extraordinary power of phages with "The Good Virus: The Amazing Story and Forgotten Promise of the Phage." In this captivating book, Tom Ireland unveils the hidden rulers of the microbial world and highlights the remarkable ability of viruses to heal, not harm. As antibiotic resistance becomes a growing concern, phages offer a solution that could save countless lives. Join us on a journey to harness the extraordinary abilities of these mysterious microbes and learn how they can revolutionize medicine. Order your copy now!
Are you tired of the constant threat of antibiotic-resistant bacteria? Don't worry, the solution is closer than you think. "The Good Virus: The Amazing Story and Forgotten Promise of the Phage" takes you inside the quest to use phages' incredible powers for good. Let Tom Ireland introduce you to the brilliant scientists who have fought to harness phages' potential and pioneered their use as medicine over a century ago. With their remarkable ability to destroy bacteria while leaving other life forms unharmed, phages could be the key to saving humanity from the antibiotic crisis. Get your copy today and join the fight against antibiotic resistance!
Revolutionize your understanding of viruses with "The Good Virus: The Amazing Story and Forgotten Promise of the Phage." Dive into the fascinating world of phages and discover how they shape our health and life on Earth. Tom Ireland introduces us to the eccentric scientists who have pushed the boundaries to realize phages' potential in the face of doubt and political intrigue. Explore their innovative use as the world's first genuine antibiotic and their ongoing potential in "phage therapy." Don't miss out on this groundbreaking exploration of nature's most misunderstood life forms. Order your copy now and embrace the power of phages!
Uncover the secrets behind phages and their ability to combat life-threatening infections in "The Good Virus: The Amazing Story and Forgotten Promise of the Phage." Take a journey through the history of phage research and learn why they have remained a common remedy in certain pockets of the former Soviet Union. As the threat of antibiotic resistance grows, researchers are racing to make "phage therapy" a global solution. Discover how these remarkable viruses bolster our everyday immunity, generate the oxygen we breathe, and contribute to groundbreaking technologies. Don't miss out on this eye-opening exploration of the microbial world. Get your hands on a copy now!
Join us in celebrating the power of viruses to heal, not harm, with "The Good Virus: The Amazing Story and Forgotten Promise of the Phage." Tom Ireland takes us on an incredible journey to unlock the potential of phages and change the way we view these often-maligned life forms. With 15 captivating black-and-white illustrations, this book unveils the extraordinary world of phages and their ability to revolutionize medicine. Don't miss out on this groundbreaking exploration. Order your copy today and discover the true potential of the good virus!
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