Charts how, why, and by whom germ theory was transformed from a hotly disputed speculation to a central tenet of modern medicine.

This book introduces readers to the history and discovery of viruses and bacteria. It provides an accessible overview of how several major pandemics have influe

Shows how the scientific knowledge about the role of microorganisms in disease made its way into American popular culture.

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In this “engrossing, well-documented, and highly readable” (San Francisco Chronicle) New York Times bestseller, three veteran reporters draw on top sources