Yong argues that not only are microbes ubiquitous, but they’re also integral to animal bodies (including humans). I Contain Multitudes by Ed Yong explores the mysterious and fascinating world of microbes: microscopic organisms with the ability to make sea creatures glow, eradicate diseases, and nudge ecosystems into disarray. We go about our lives largely unaware of the trillions of microbes on every surface and throughout our bodies, influencing everything from coral reefs to the physical and mental health of humans. When most people think of microbes, the first things that come to mind are disease-causing germs or healthy probiotic yogurts. Read on for a brief overview of I Contain Multitudes: The Microbes Within Us by Ed Yong. In the book, Yong claims that although we often think of ourselves as individuals, we’re essentially walking ecosystems containing countless species of microbes living in symbiotic partnership with us. I Contain Multitudes by Ed Yong is about the mysterious and fascinating world of microbes. What is I Contain Multitudes by Ed Yong about? Aside from common microorganisms, how do the trillions of other microbes affect us and the environment?
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