BioTech: Frontiers of Medicine (Paperback) (ISBN-13: 9780778700616)

This up-to-the-minute new book describes what happens when biology meets technology. The amazing leaps both biological and technological currently being made in medicine bring the promise of longer, healthier lives. But at what cost? This amazing book explores: - the current study of the genomes of living things - medical robots - artificial organs and bio-chip sensors - the end to some common diseases - genetically modified crops - the consequences for society of manipulating genetic material - a helpful glossary to explain scientific terms and concepts

Author: David Jefferis
ISBN-10: 0778700615
ISBN-13: 9780778700616
Publisher: Crabtree Classics
Language: English
Published: 10/31/2001
Pages: 32
Format: Paperback
Weight: 0.35lbs
Size: 11.02h x 8.36w x 0.20d

Accelerated Reader:
Reading Level: 7.2
Point Value: 1
Interest Level: Middle Grade
Quiz #/Name: 54980 / Biotech: Frontiers of Medicine


Review Citation(s):
School Library Journal 06/01/2002 pg. 160