Plagas

By Falynn Koch

Part of the Cómics de ciencia series

A researcher uses ancient plagues to combat modern diseases, unraveling immune mysteries.

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128 pages· 7,702 words· Est. 1 hour read

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Bookroo's summary

Elena, a daring researcher, faces the Black Plague and Yellow Fever, not to destroy but to harness them against deadlier foes. Joined by a T cell, she embarks on a journey through the immune system, exploring bacteria, viruses, and contagious diseases. As they delve into the microscopic world, they uncover secrets that could revolutionize the fight against cancer and malaria. Will Elena's unconventional methods succeed, or will they unleash new dangers? This tale blends humor, history, and cutting-edge science from a unique cellular perspective, challenging everything we know about disease and immunity.

From the publisher

Elena is a brave researcher who has come face-to-face with two of humanity’s most devastating outbreaks: The Black Plague and Yellow Fever. Her mission is not to eradicate them, but to cultivate them and use them to fight off more destructive diseases. These two illnesses will follow Elena and a T cell along a journey to understanding the immune system, bacteria, viruses, and contagious diseases. This book is a perfect blend of humor, resistance, history, and a detailed explanation of immunology, all from a cell’s perspective. You’ll also get to read about the latest research pertaining to cancer and malaria.

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