2016
First Published
3.71
Average Rating
112
Number of Pages
"This book explores the human microbiome—the trillions of microbes that share our bodies—and why it has become one of the hottest areas of research in human health. The book discusses the microbes that live on us and in us, how scientists study them, and how they relate to health issues such as infections, obesity, allergies, and autoimmune disorders. The book delves into the Human Microbiome Project (HMP), a US government/National Institutes of Health initiative launched in 2007, in which scientists are working to identify and study all of the microbes associated with human health and disease. The book also takes readers into stores to make informed choices about the many anti-microbial and probiotic products that line the shelves."—
Avg Rating
3.71
Number of Ratings
28
5 STARS
14%
4 STARS
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3 STARS
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2 STARS
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1 STARS
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Author
Rebecca E. Hirsch
Author · 22 books
Rebecca E. Hirsch is the award-winning author of more than 80 science and nature books for children. She is a botanist-turned-writer whose books have won the Green Prize for Sustainable Literature, the Riverby Award, the Blue Crab Young Reader Award, and spots on various "best of" lists. www.rebeccahirsch.com
