Missing microbes
Martin J. Blaser
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Missing microbes
Published
2014
Publisher
Henry Holt and Company
Pages
273
ISBN-13
9780805098105
ISBN-10
0805098100
Description
"A critically important and startling look at the harmful effects of overusing antibiotics, from the field's leading expert. Tracing one scientist's journey toward understanding the crucial importance of the microbiome, this revolutionary book will take readers to the forefront of trail-blazing research while revealing the damage that overuse of antibiotics is doing to our health: contributing to the rise of obesity, asthma, diabetes, and certain forms of cancer. In Missing Microbes, Dr. Martin 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 health and equilibrium of our body. Now, this invisible eden is being irrevocably damaged by some of our most revered medical advances--antibiotics--threatening the extinction of our irreplaceable microbes with terrible health consequences. Taking us into both the lab and deep into the fields where these troubling effects can be witnessed firsthand, Blaser not only provides cutting edge evidence for the adverse effects of antibiotics, he tells us what we can do to avoid even more catastrophic health problems in the future. "--
Subjects
Ciba Foundation symposium on drug resistance in micro-organisms
Food safety
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Antimicrobial resistance
Antibiotics and antibiotic resistance
Frequently Asked Questions
How many pages are in Missing microbes?
This edition of Missing microbes has approximately 273 pages. Please note, this is an estimate and the exact page count can vary between hardcover, paperback, and e-book versions.
How long does it take to read Missing microbes?
For most readers, Missing microbes typically takes between 5h 41m and 3h 48m to complete. This is based on the book's length of approximately 68,250 words and common reading speeds.
Here's a detailed breakdown: • Continuous reading at 250 WPM: approximately 4h 33m of focused reading • Casual reading (30 minutes/day): you could finish in roughly 10 days • Estimated word count: 68,250 words
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What is the word count of Missing microbes?
The estimated word count for Missing microbes is approximately 68,250 words. This figure is calculated using industry-standard methods that consider genre-specific word density patterns, typical formatting and layout characteristics, and standard words-per-page ratios for published books.
This is an approximation — actual word count may vary based on font size, formatting, edition, and the presence of illustrations or charts.
Who is the author of Missing microbes?
Missing microbes was written by Martin J. Blaser.
When was Missing microbes published?
The publication date for this specific edition is 2014. The original work may have been published on a different date.