This stunningly illustrated book provides a rare window into the
amazing, varied, and often beautiful world of viruses. Contrary to
popular belief, not all viruses are bad for you. In fact, several
are beneficial to their hosts, and many are crucial to the health
of our planet. Virus offers an unprecedented look at 101 incredible
microbes that infect all branches of life on Earth--from humans and
other animals to insects, plants, fungi, and bacteria. Featuring
hundreds of breathtaking color images throughout, this guide begins
with a lively and informative introduction to virology. Here
readers can learn about the history of this unique science, how
viruses are named, how their genes work, how they copy and package
themselves, how they interact with their hosts, how immune systems
counteract viruses, and how viruses travel from host to host. The
concise entries that follow highlight important or interesting
facts about each virus. Learn about the geographic origins of
dengue and why old tires and unused pots help the virus to spread.
Read about Ebola, Zika, West Nile, Frog virus 3, the Tulip breaking
virus, and many others--how they were discovered, what their hosts
are, how they are transmitted, whether or not there is a vaccine,
and much more. Each entry is easy to read and includes a graphic of
the virus, and nearly every entry features a colorized image of the
virus as seen through the microscope. Written by a leading
authority, this handsomely illustrated guide reveals the unseen
wonders of the microbial world. It will give you an entirely new
appreciation for viruses.
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