World of viruses

Viruses have been a part of our lives for so long that we ourselves are part viruses: viral sequences make up more of our DNA than our own genes. Researchers are discovering new viruses everywhere they turn: in the soil, in the ocean, miles below ground, deep in caves. Carl Zimmer's World of Viruses reveals this hidden world, including coronaviruses and COVID-19. It presents the latest research findings, showing the role viruses played in the emergence of life, how they cause new and emerging diseases, what we could use them for, and how viruses can control our fate while the world is still the world. "A smart book, beautiful, and maybe a little crazy" - Boing Boing "A fascinating and enlightening introduction" - Guardian "Eye-opening and vision-broadening" - Science Now "Sometimes humorous, sometimes shocking, but always digestible." - Rebecca Skloot