The Curious World of Bacteria

Ludger Wess, Jamie McIntosh

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Greystone Books,Canada
01 July 2023

Mathematics & Sciences; Popular science; Bacteriology (non-medical)

Bacteria were the first life on Earth. But what do we really know about them? In this captivating, science-driven book, you'll learn everything you need to know about these often misunderstood - and incredibly interesting - microbes.

In this engagingly written and scientifically rigorous book, author and scientist Ludger Wess introduces an eclectic collection of impressive, useful, weird, and dangerous bacterial species. Wess reveals everything he knows about bacteria, including their ability to survive almost anywhere, to 'sleep' for millions of years before becoming active again, to maintain their own immune systems (a discovery that has led to medical breakthroughs for humans), and to - hypothetically - live on other planets.

In part two, Wess moves on to his curious compendium of bacterial species, presenting fifty fascinating portraits grouped by useful categories: bacteria that are record holders, extreme-habitat dwellers, unusual consumers, people-helpers, and people-harmers. Beautiful black-and-white illustrations accompany each portrait. At the end of this engrossing read, Wess recognises how much we still don't know about bacteria. But by starting here, we can come closer to understanding the first life on Earth.

By: Ludger Wess
Translated by: Jamie McIntosh
Imprint: Greystone Books,Canada
Country of Publication: Canada
Dimensions: Height: 216mm, Width: 140mm,
ISBN: 9781771648257
ISBN 10: 1771648252
Pages: 224
Publication Date: 01 July 2023
Audience: General/trade , ELT Advanced
Format: Hardback
Publisher's Status: Active

Ludger Wess holds a degree in biology and chemistry and a PhD in social studies of sciences. He worked as a molecular biologist before turning to a career as a science writer, focusing on genetic engineering and biotechnology. A member of the National Association of Science Writers, his articles have appeared in BioWorld, BioTech International, Chemistry & Industry, and The Scientist, amongst other publications

Reviews for The Curious World of Bacteria

Wow, wow, wow. Ludger Wess's deep dive into the lives of bacteria stretches the definition of life itself. Amazing. -Eugenia Bone, author of Microbia: A Journey into the Unseen World Around You Reveals the unexpected marvels of the bacterial world, from the bottom of the Mariana Trench to the heights of the stratosphere, from the largest bacterium to the smallest. -Keith Seifert, author of The Hidden Kingdom of Fungi: Exploring the Microscopic World in Our Forests, Homes, and Bodies