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Microcosm<\/strong>: Bacteria generally gets a lot of bad press, especially with the recent deaths from outbreaks of food poisoning. E.coli<\/em> is no exception, but this week’s New Stuff Tuesday<\/a> just might change your mind.<\/p>\n Zimmer, science writer for the New York Times<\/a>, paints a very different picture of Escherichia coli<\/em> from the rest of the media<\/a>. The book delves into the history of the bacteria, discovered back in 1885 by German pediatrician Theodor Escherich, to its present, responsible for the inception of the biotechnology industry. While we only hear about the malicious strains that cause diseases, the scientists in their labs are yielding its powers for good. My favorite chapter is ‘The E. coli<\/em> Watcher’s Field Guide,’ where the author takes you on a ‘day in the life’ of the bacteria as it travels through the body. Definitely an insightful look into a fascinating little organism.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":" Microcosm: E. Coli and the New Science of Life by Carl Zimmer QR82 .E6 Z56 2008 New Book Island, 2nd floor Bacteria generally gets a lot of bad press, especially with the recent deaths from outbreaks of food poisoning. E.coli … Continue reading
\nE. Coli<\/em> and the New Science of Life
\nby Carl Zimmer
\nQR82 .E6 Z56 2008
\nNew Book Island<\/strong>, 2nd floor<\/p>\n