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: An accessible introduction to what viruses are and how they function.
: How infectious diseases have shaped human civilization and history. 📖 Book Structure The work is divided into three main sections:
: A molecular biologist and professor of genetics. 💡 Why Read It? : An accessible introduction to what viruses are
(Virus: The Billion-Year War) is a popular science book written by Juan José Gómez Cadenas and Juan Botas . It explores the ancient, ongoing conflict between humanity and viral pathogens. 🧬 Core Themes
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The book reframes our relationship with viruses, treating the COVID-19 pandemic not as an isolated event, but as a single chapter in an incredibly long history. Key themes include:
: Historical accounts of how humanity has fought (and sometimes defeated) plagues and pandemics. 💡 Why Read It
: Viruses have been "parasitizing" life for billions of years.