Missing Microbes: How the Overuse of Antibiotics Is Fueling Our Modern Plagues
In Missing Microbes, Martin J. Blaser, MD, reveals how the overuse of antibiotics is eroding the vital communities of microbes within us, fueling modern epidemics like obesity, asthma, and autoimmune disorders. This groundbreaking work calls for reevaluating our reliance on these drugs to safeguard future generations' health.
About This Book
Missing Microbes examines the critical role of the human microbiome in maintaining health and how modern antibiotic use is altering this delicate balance.
The book discusses the consequences of widespread antibiotic exposure, from infancy through adulthood, and its links to emerging health challenges.
Through scientific insights, it highlights the need for a more cautious approach to antibiotics to preserve our microbial ecosystems.
Author Martin J. Blaser, MD, draws on research to underscore the long-term implications for public health.
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