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Virus Planet
Viruses took over the planet long before humans appeared, enduring extreme conditions such as heat, cold, or drought. Today, viruses are still everywhere, and even the gadgets recently used to deal with them, such as antibiotics or cold syrup, cannot harm them. Viruses have left a wealth of information in our DNA. 8% Of human DNA fragments come from viruses. It is not an exaggeration to say that they are our somewhat distant ancestors. But be careful, these dormant fragments in human DNA can rev
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Parasite Planet
Imagine a world where parasites control the minds of their hosts to the point of destruction. Imagine a world where parasites are masters of chemical warfare and camouflage, using their host's body to disguise themselves. Imagine a world where parasites guide evolution and where most species are parasites. We live in such a world. From the steamy jungles of Costa Rica to the fetid parasite havens of southern Sudan, Zimmer vividly shows how parasites alter DNA, rewire brains, make men more distru
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