Consumer Books

The Smart Guide to Fighting Infections

Gain insight into the invisible world of viruses, bacteria, and other microscopic creatures that live on you, inside you, and all around you. Read more>>

Allies and Enemies

How the World Depends on Bacteria

Bacteria thrive on every surface of the earth. They recycle the Earth’s elements, create nutrition, clean up wastes, regulate the climate, and make water drinkable. They are invisible, mysterious, and essential organisms. Read more>>

The Five Second Rule
and Other Myths About Germs

What Everyone Should Know About Bacteria, Viruses, Mold, and Mildew

For the secret germaphobe in all of us, a fun, easy-to-understand resource for everything you ever wanted to know about bacteria, viruses, algae, yeasts, mold, and mildew —but were afraid to ask. Read more>>