Summary of The Hidden Half of Nature: The Microbial Roots of Life and Health

The Hidden Half of Nature: The Microbial Roots of Life and Health is a book that explores the role of microbes in our lives. Written by pioneering scientists David R. Montgomery and Anne Biklé, the book draws on their decades of research to explain the vital role these often overlooked organisms play in our health and the environment. The book outlines the complex relationships between microbes and humans, and how the health of both are inextricably linked. It also explains why the current approach to managing the environment and our health is inadequate and how a more holistic approach is needed. Montgomery and Biklé provide an in-depth look at how microbes can be used to create a healthier future and provide a roadmap for individuals, communities, and policy makers to achieve this goal.