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Hirsch, Rebecca E.

The Human Microbiome: The Germs That Keep You Healthy

112 pp. | Twenty-First Century | August, 2016 | Library ISBN 978-1-4677-8568-6 $34.65 | Ebook ISBN 978-1-5124-1140-9
(3) YA The human body is covered, inside and out, with tiny microbes that are part of the body's ecosystem. Some cause disease, but most are important to human health. Hirsch clearly describes what scientists know about microbes, how the discoveries have been made, what is still unknown, and how antibiotic use affects the microbiome. Photos and informational sidebars are included. Bib., glos., ind.
Reviewer: Gail Hedges

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