I Contain Multitudes by Ed Yong
A deeply engaging and accessible exploration of the microbial world, showing how the trillions of bacteria, viruses, and other microorganisms living in and around us play a vital role in shaping human health, behaviour, evolution, and the natural world. Blending cutting-edge science with vivid storytelling, the book reveals the complex relationships between microbes and their hosts, challenging our understanding of individuality and highlighting how life is fundamentally interconnected through these unseen communities.