"[A] quietly terrifying book. . . . It's hard not to feel a bit feverish at times while reading." --"The Boston Globe"
In "The Viral Storm," award-winning biologist Nathan Wolfe tells the story of how viruses and human beings have evolved side by side through history; how deadly viruses like HIV, swine flu, and bird flu almost wiped us out in the past; and why modern life has made our species vulnerable to the threat of a global pandemic. He takes readers along on his groundbreaking and often dangerous research trips to reveal the surprising origins of the most deadly diseases and to explain the role that viruses have played in human evolution.
In a world where each new outbreak seems worse than the one before, Wolfe points the way forward, as new technologies are brought to bear to neutralize these viruses and even harness their power for the good of humanity. His provocative vision of the future will change the way we think about viruses, and perhaps remove a potential threat to humanity's survival.
Annotation:
Wolfe's research missions to the jungles of Africa and the rain forests of Borneo have earned him the nickname "the Indiana Jones of virus hunters," and here Wolfe takes readers along on his groundbreaking and often dangerous research trips--to reveal the surprising origins of the most deadly diseases and to explain the role that viruses have played in human evolution.
Paperback: 304 Pages Other Formats
Publisher: St. Martin's Griffin
Languages: English
ISBN-10: 125001221X
ISBN-13: 9781250012210
Product Dimensions: 8.34 x 5.57 x 1.04 inches
Shipping Weight: 0.68 ounces
Publication Date:
October 2012
Author: Nathan Wolfe
BISAC Categories:
Science > Life Sciences > Microbiology
Medical > Infectious Diseases
Adults
