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Richard Preston is an American writer known for his insightful exploration of science and nature. His works often delve into complex scientific topics, presented with a captivating narrative style. His notable works include 'The Hot Zone' and 'The Wild Trees'.

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Famous Richard Preston Quotes

“From the moment Ebola enters your bloodstream, the war is already lost, you are almost certainly doomed. You can't fight off Ebola the way you fight off a cold. Ebola does in ten days what it takes AIDS ten years to accomplish.”

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Book:The Hot Zone: the Terrifying True Story of the Origins of the Ebola Virus

Source: The Hot Zone: the Terrifying True Story of the Origins of the Ebola Virus

“The more one contemplates the hot viruses, the less they look like parasites and the more they look like predators.”

Science Virus Ebola Hot Virus

Book:The Hot Zone: the Terrifying True Story of the Origins of the Ebola Virus

Source: The Hot Zone: the Terrifying True Story of the Origins of the Ebola Virus

“To mess around with Ebola is an easy way to die. Better to work with something safer, such as anthrax.”

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“You can’t fight off Ebola the way you fight off a cold. Ebola does in ten days what it takes AIDS ten years to accomplish.”

Way Years Doe Fighting Cold Ten Accomplish Aids Ebola

Book:The Hot Zone: The Chilling True Story of an Ebola Outbreak

Source: The Hot Zone: The Chilling True Story of an Ebola Outbreak

About the Author

Born: August 5, 1954
Known for: Writer
Quotes: 27

Books & Sources

The Hot Zone: the Terrifying True Story of the Origins of the Ebola VirusRelated source material

The Hot Zone: The Chilling True Story of an Ebola OutbreakRelated source material

The Wild Trees: A Story of Passion and DaringRelated source material

American SteelRelated source material

Panic in Level 4: Cannibals, Killer Viruses, and Other Journeys to the Edge of ScienceRelated source material

The Demon in the FreezerRelated source material

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