Every animal, be that a man, squid or wasp, is a house for millions of bacteria and other microbes. Ed Йонг, whose humour is so obvious, as well as his erudition, induces us to look at itself and our living companions inwardly in the new light - not as on individuals, but as on the large associate and interdependent world, that we, undoubtedly, are.Microbes in our bodies complement our immune system, helping to protect her us from illnesses. In deep oceans mysterious creatures without mouths or bowels depend on bacteria, giving energy to them. Microorganisms provide a squid the cloak of invisibility, help beetles to destroy the forests and provide with beasts their characteristic smells.Many people suppose that microbes must be eradicated. But those that live with us, is our микробиом - build our bodies, guard our health, form our originality and provide with us unbelievable capabilities. In this surprizing book Ed Йонг invites us on a grandiose turn on our internal universe, that will change our look to nature and on us. Cognition charms itself.