I'm a writer. I write about science for the New York Times and a number of magazines. I'm also the author of six books about things like the brain, parasites, and evolution. My next book, Microcosm, is about E. coli and the meaning of life. It will come out in May.

In my extra time I also write a blog called the Loom. For more information on my books, talks, etc., see my web site, www.carlzimmer.com