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The Germ Code
  • Published: 3 February 2014
  • ISBN: 9780385678537
  • Imprint: Doubleday CAN Titles
  • Format: Paperback
  • Pages: 272
  • RRP: $35.00

The Germ Code

How to Stop Worrying and Love the Microbes

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Paperback
3 Feb 2014
EBook
5 Nov 2013
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A rising star of scientific punditry makes his publishing debut - with an incredibly readable and informative book on a subject none of us can escape.

THE WAR ON GERMS CAN NEVER BE WON

Our plan should be to choose our battles carefully and co-exist as best we can.

Wise, witty and authoritative, The Germ Code chronicles the enormous influence of our tiny enemies on human history. Microbiologist Jason Tetro relates how pandemics such as the plague, HIV and “swine flu” came about, how others have been averted and how more may occur if we aren’t careful. He explains too that not every germ is a plague waiting to happen, and offers advice on harnessing the power of the good ones to keep us healthy and make our planet a better place.
  • Published: 3 February 2014
  • ISBN: 9780385678537
  • Imprint: Doubleday CAN Titles
  • Format: Paperback
  • Pages: 272
  • RRP: $35.00

About the author

Jason Tetro

Jason Tetro studied microbiology at the University of Guelph, and for fifteen years researched health-related microbiology at the University of Ottawa. He has been a consultant to government and private industry in many health-related areas. He is a regular contributor to print and broadcast media.
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