The universe is inside us. How microbes enrich our outlook on life

Each animal, whether it is a person, a squid or wasp, is a home for millions of bacteria and other microbes. Ed Yong, whose humor is as obvious as his erudition, encourages us to look at ourselves and our living companions inside in a new light - not as individuals, but as a large interconnected and interdependent world, which we certainly are.
microbes in our bodies complement our immune system, helping it protect us from diseases. In deep oceans, mysterious creatures without mouths or intestines depend on bacteria that give them energy. Microorganisms provide squid with a cloak of invisibility, help beetles to destroy forests and supply animals with their characteristic smells.
Many people believe that microbes should be eradicated. But those who live with us - our microbiom - build our bodies, protect our health, form our identity and endow us with incredible abilities. In this amazing book, Ed Yong invites us to a grandiose tour of our inner universe, which will change our view of the nature and ourselves. Cognition is fascinating