--- product_id: 133491005 title: "Slime: How Algae Created Us, Plague Us, and Just Might Save Us" brand: "ruth kassinger" price: "FREE" currency: PHP in_stock: true reviews_count: 11 url: https://www.desertcart.ph/products/133491005-slime-how-algae-created-us-plague-us-and-just-might store_origin: PH region: Philippines --- # Slime: How Algae Created Us, Plague Us, and Just Might Save Us **Brand:** ruth kassinger **Price:** FREE **Availability:** ✅ In Stock ## Quick Answers - **What is this?** Slime: How Algae Created Us, Plague Us, and Just Might Save Us by ruth kassinger - **How much does it cost?** FREE with free shipping - **Is it available?** Yes, in stock and ready to ship - **Where can I buy it?** [www.desertcart.ph](https://www.desertcart.ph/products/133491005-slime-how-algae-created-us-plague-us-and-just-might) ## Best For - ruth kassinger enthusiasts ## Why This Product - Trusted ruth kassinger brand quality - Free international shipping included - Worldwide delivery with tracking - 15-day hassle-free returns ## Description Full description not available ## Images ![Slime: How Algae Created Us, Plague Us, and Just Might Save Us - Image 1](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/81Ax+9bv63L.jpg) ## Customer Reviews ### ⭐⭐⭐ Algae High *by F***B on Reviewed in the United States on December 11, 2019* I mostly liked this book but did have a couple of moments when I nearly threw it across the room. I think a lot of the science in Slime is likely sound, but there’s a few hand-wavy moments when I think Kassinger goes wrong. For instance, she says that our “human” cells are outnumbered 100 to 1 by those of our microbiota, which is just wrong. Even the 10-1 ratio in popular media is way high. Scientists I’ve talked to when I’ve written about the human microbiota have said it’s more likely 1-1, but much is still unknown. There’s a few sketchy instances like that in this book, plus a few others that triggered my marketing-goo alert (I mean, who says you can go shop for a source’s products at such and such dot com?). There’s also a strong element of travelogue here that makes me think science writing needs to take a close look at its carbon footprint. No doubt, algae is hyper critical to our planetary future. If you’re looking for a deep dive into how humans might engineer algae to their advantage, this book is a good launch pad. Kassinger is a proper algae evangelical. ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Slime is sublime. *by A***D on Reviewed in the United States on November 6, 2019* I chose this book for my high school sophomore science book club based on a few references to it on podcasts. I was not sorry. Although the book covers a lot of serious science subjects, the material is presented in an interesting and engaging manner. I have had several lively discussions with my students, who are learning a lot of important facts- not only about living organisms they have not thought much about before, but also about the impacts of climate change and population growth on that life. The book also addresses technologies involving these organisms that may play a key role in our future comfort and survival. I will recommend this to colleagues, friends and students. ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Think You're Uninterested in Algae? Guess Again. *by S***D on Reviewed in the United States on February 23, 2022* There’s more to algae than most of us think. The author has done a masterful job of turning a scientific subject into a readable, fascinating, and enjoyable story. Her research is thorough, both in terms of cited reference works, but even more so in terms of actual visits to, and interviews with, people engaged in the algae business and algae research.I found the discussion of Earth’s early algae interesting and surprising. We humans beat ourselves up over climate change, but ancient algae did far worse—they utterly transformed the planet. Of course, they did it unwittingly, and in a way that would, much later, benefit us.From the author takes us on a world tour of the algae industry—both small and large scale—as well as to the places where scientists study algae. The pictures of algae types included in the book helped me visualize the many varieties.The section discussing algae as a fuel resonated with me. I worked as an engineer and technology manager with the U.S. Navy, and well recall the Great Green Fleet initiatives of 2012. These included powering both ships and aircraft with fuel made from algae.The section discussing algae as food spurred another memory. In elementary school, we got a new student in class one day, a boy from Japan. As a gift, he brought enough snacks for the entire class—seaweed crackers. As I recall, they were far from the tastiest crackers I ever ate. Still, it is intriguing how many foods can be made from algae and seaweeds. In an appendix, the author includes nine recipes you can make. Perhaps, one day soon, algae will become a substantial part of all our meals.The potential for controlled us of algae to mediate or even reverse the greenhouse gas effect is amazing to ponder. One, Earth’s atmosphere was awash in carbon dioxide, and algae transformed it into the oxygen-rich air we breathe today. If CO2 levels rise, can we coax algae to do that again? Maybe, but caution seems warranted here. When humans meddle with our world, unpredictable and undesirable results can occur.Overall, I enjoyed the book and recommend it. You may think you’re not interested in algae, but this book might prove you wrong. --- ## Why Shop on Desertcart? - 🛒 **Trusted by 1.3+ Million Shoppers** — Serving international shoppers since 2016 - 🌍 **Shop Globally** — Access 737+ million products across 21 categories - 💰 **No Hidden Fees** — All customs, duties, and taxes included in the price - 🔄 **15-Day Free Returns** — Hassle-free returns (30 days for PRO members) - 🔒 **Secure Payments** — Trusted payment options with buyer protection - ⭐ **TrustPilot Rated 4.5/5** — Based on 8,000+ happy customer reviews **Shop now:** [https://www.desertcart.ph/products/133491005-slime-how-algae-created-us-plague-us-and-just-might](https://www.desertcart.ph/products/133491005-slime-how-algae-created-us-plague-us-and-just-might) --- *Product available on Desertcart Philippines* *Store origin: PH* *Last updated: 2026-04-24*