Basher Science

Extreme Biology

von Dan Green

64 Seiten, Taschenbuch, ab 10 bis 14 Jahre

Kurzbeschreibung des Verlags

In Basher Science: Extreme Biology, artistic designer Simon Basher and writer Dan Green join neurophysiologist Dr. Mark Lythgoe to put modern biology under a microscope in this fun and fact-filled illustrated book for middle grade readers.Learn about the amazing research that is revolutionizing biology, from advances in medicine to genetic engineering. Meet the world's toughest bacterium and a biologically immortal flatworm whilst learning about epigenetics, superbugs, nanomedicine and cloning. Extreme Biology is a compelling guide to developments at the very forefront of science-a must-read for anyone wishing to understand, and engage with, modern biology.From Superbugs to Clones...Get to the Edge of Science with such topics as:¿ Hardcore Herd: Water bear, Conan the Bacterium, Planarian flatworm, Superbug (antibiotic-resistant microbes), Aliens¿ Gene Genies: Gene (including DNA, RNA, Nucleotides), Gene expression, Protein, Prion, Genome, Epigenetics¿ BioHacker Crew: Gene splicing, Recombinant DNA, Recombinant protein, Polymerase chain reaction, Genetically modified organism, Cloning, Gene machine, Shmeat (including tissue culture), Designer baby, Synthetic life, Biosafety (including bioethics)¿ Bioscience Buddies/Drug Dudes: Nanomedicine, Monoclonal antibodies, Broad spectrum antiviral, Pharming (the use of genetic engineering to grow drugs), Biosensors¿ Medical Mavericks: Face transplant, Regenerative medicine, Gene therapy (including DNA vaccine), Functional MRI

• Reihe: Kingfisher
• ISBN: 9780753470503
• Sprache: Englisch
• Erscheinungsdatum: 09.05.2013
• Größe: 188 x 175 mm
• Verlag: Macmillan Publishers Int Ltd - MDL
• Empf. Lesealter: ab 10 bis 14 Jahre
• Illustrationen: Simon Basher