Carl Zimmer

Carl Zimmer is one of America's most respected and popular science writers, a columnist for The New York Times and the author of more than a dozen acclaimed books on biology and evolution. A Planet of Viruses explores the extraordinary world of viruses — how they shaped life on Earth, drive evolution, and continue to affect humanity in profound ways. Zimmer makes complex virology accessible and fascinating. His audiobooks and books are essential listening and reading for anyone curious about biology, infectious disease, and the invisible microbial world that shapes every aspect of life on our planet.