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Infectious: Pathogens and How We Fight Them
Written by John S. Tregoning
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Uncovering fascinating success stories in immunology and virology, this book is a vital overview of infection and a hopeful history of human ingenuity.
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John S. Tregoning
Dr John S. Tregoning is a scientist and researcher whose work focuses on how viruses and bacteria infect the lungs. He is currently reader in respiratory infections at Imperial College London, where he also runs a research group on infectious diseases. John has published over sixty academic papers and has a regular column in Nature. He has written articles for Times Higher Education and Science, and has been interviewed by outlets including the BBC and Sunday Telegraph. He tweets at @DrTregoning.
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