Darralyn R. Mccall

Germs 101: a Mini-course for Everyone Darralyn R. Mccall

A character in a popular television drama series made a statement about the use of "botulism virus" against Fidel Castro. An investigative reporter with a network affiliate station in Denver did a report about Iraq having "deadly anthrax virus" in its arsenal of biological weapons.¿A report that canola oil in animal feed causes "Mad Cow" disease circulated via email. The author of a romance novel created a main character who was a virologist, then had the virologist working with Anthrax in her lab. What do the purveyors of these gems of information all have in common? Every one of themis WRONG. How will you know when you're receiving incorrect information? You could embark on a program of study of biology, chemistry, and microbiology at the nearestcollege. If you don't have the time or inclination to become a microbiologist, you can read this book.¿This book covers what everyone needs to know about germs, such as how to kill them and what diseases they cause, without requiring a background in biology. Anyone can read this book. This book will teach you about germs-how they spread, diseases they cause and how you can kill them.