Virus

This amazingly illustrated book provides a window into the amazing, varied, and often beautiful world of viruses. Contrary to popular belief, not all viruses are bad for humanity. In fact, several are beneficial to your hosts, and many are crucial to the health of our planet. Virus offers an unprecedented look at 101 incredible microbes that infect all life forms on Earth, from humans and other animals to insects, plants, fungi and bacteria. With hundreds of stunning color images, through this guide readers can learn about the history of this unique science, what viruses are called, how their genes work, how they copy, how they interact with their hosts, how the immune systems They counteract them and how viruses travel from one host to another. The informational boxes that dot the text highlight important or interesting facts about each virus. Learn all about dengue, Ebola, Zika and many other viruses: how they were discovered, what their hosts are, how they are transmitted, whether or not there is a vaccine, etc. Each entry includes a graphic about the virus and almost all of them present an image of the virus as seen through a microscope. Written by a recognized international authority on the subject, this illustrated guide reveals the invisible wonders of the microbial world as well as a completely new vision of viruses.