The biology of books

Scientists are examining a three hundred year old book to see what biological history it's picked up. Viruses and all.

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The biology of books

If you've read a book from a library and wondered about all the other people who might have turned its pages before you, you might be interested to hear about a new project at Kent University. A three hundred year old book is going under the microscope to see what biological history it's picked up. Scientists will analyse bacteria, fungi, viruses and skin cells to unlock secrets of the past. Andrea Thomas reports.

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