The Virus

(Paperback)

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Science expert Ben Martynoga takes readers on a fascinating, sometimes funny, and occasionally scary journey through the world of viruses, breaking down what they are, how they work, andcruciallyhow humanity can overcome them, or at least learn to live alongside them.This book delivers a comprehensive, inspiring, science-first approach to understanding this phenomenon and will be the guide on the virus which has disrupted the entire world.

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I can't think of a more interesting or relevant book for our times - everyone needs to read this! * LoveReading *
A riveting read for young readers and adults alike * The Letter Press Project *
The book is so engaging and informative that I immediately sent it to my grandson, with the hope that his parents will also read it. * Professor Venki Ramakrishnan (Nobel Prize-winner and President of the Royal Society) *

Author Bio

Dr Ben Martynoga is a neuroscientist and science writer. After more than a decade at the forefront of brain research, he swapped his white coat for a pen. He has written on everything from the history of biology through to the latest technological innovations, running, stress and creativity. Always working to open up the hard science and find a compelling angle, he publishes books, chapters, blogs, videos and podcasts. His work appears in the Guardian, New Statesman, the i newspaper, the Financial Times and beyond. He lives, works, wanders and wonders in the Lake District. Moose Allain is an artist and cartoonist. Moose's cartoons have feature regularly in Private Eye and The Literary Review, and his prolific humorous Tweets have won him fans worldwide.