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by Joel Doré (Preface by), Patrick Veiga (Author)
Get ready to be swept into a thriller as smart as it is breathless...
Rafael Martins, a disgraced researcher and gut microbiome expert, is fighting on two fronts: to save his wife Clara from a mysterious intestinal infection, and to clear the name of his late friend Andrew Smith - a brilliant scientist who died under suspicious circumstances. Before his death, Andrew had discovered a hidden gene in the American gut microbiome - a potential key to unlocking the obesity epidemic sweeping across the United States.
With the help of Mary, a young and determined scientist, Rafael launches a gripping investigation. Between science, love, betrayal, and buried secrets, he delves into the hidden world of cutting-edge research - in the heart of the vibrant city of Boston.
In Mission: Microbiome - Metchnikoff's Legacy, dive into a novel where suspense meets science, revealing the astonishing universe of the trillions of bacteria living inside us - vital allies in our health. Through Rafael's thrilling journey, discover how a scientific revolution sparked over a century ago reshaped our understanding of food, medicine, and the human body. From the first probiotics and the rise of yogurt to the groundbreaking innovations that could transform tomorrow's medicine, this scientific thriller uncovers the secrets of a field in full bloom: the gut microbiome.
This novel brings together compelling storytelling and real-world science in a way that is both accessible and thought-provoking.
