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Category: Life Science • Medicine & Health • Microcosm: The Book
Posted on: March 24, 2008 9:22 AM, by Carl Zimmer
My recent piece on Slate about E. coli, evolution, and germ warfare is now on their podcast. You can listen to it with this embedded player below, or grab the mp3 file.
It is very weird to hear someone else read my words. I feel like a teacher is using me as an example of how not to do last night's homework. Nevertheless, I plan on recording some of my own previews of Microcosm between now and the publication date. Stay tuned.
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Oh man, it's so great being able to lie down, close your eyes, and just listen. I can't wait for the other previews!
Posted by: Mus | March 24, 2008 3:34 PM
You know, Carl, if you don't have one of these yet, you might consider picking one up to accompany you on your (hoped for) book tour:
http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B000L2MHX0
Posted by: Greg Peterson | March 26, 2008 1:38 PM
I will be picking up a copy of your book Carl. I have enjoyed your previous books and since I am studying Microbiology at University this book will be especially significant.
Regards
Steven
Posted by: Steven | March 26, 2008 9:29 PM