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Jul. 22, 2011
Exploring The Wild Life Of Our Bodies
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| In his new book, biologist Rob Dunn describes the relationships our bodies have with the organisms that share our world-- from the effects of antibiotic soap on skin, to theories about why some people develop Crohn’s disease, to new thinking about the role of appendixes. |
Produced by Annette Heist, Senior Producer
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Rob Dunn
Author: 'The Wild Life Of Our Bodies: Predators, Parasites, and Partners That Shape Who We Are Today' (HarperCollins, 2011)
Associate Professor, Department of Biology
North Carolina State University
Raleigh, North Carolina
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The Wild Life of Our Bodies: Predators, Parasites, and Partners That Shape Who We Are Today
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