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I Contain Multitudes

11 min read 16 min listen Narrated by Sophie
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What’s it about?

You are not a single organism but a bustling ecosystem. This book reveals how the trillions of microbes living on and inside you shape your health, behavior, and evolution.

You’ll learn

  • You are a superorganism, not an individual
  • Microbes train your immune system
  • Gut bacteria influence your mood and brain
  • Antibiotics can harm your microbial partners