Showing titles in Biotechnology

Contemporary Issues: Science, Africa, and More attends to very sensitive and contemporary issues pertaining to biotechnology such as human cloning and genetic engineering. It also comprises such areas as affirmative action, one's right to abortion, one's right to sexual choice(s), questions relating to whether Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. was a hero or not, and other similar but controversial issues. In addition, there are topics included in Contemporary Issues relating to matters of ethnicity, culture, and development, in particular as they impact Africa.

Lee Hood did that rarest of things. He enabled scientists to see things they couldn't see before and do things they hadn't dreamed of doing. Scientists can now sequence complete human genomes in a day, setting in motion a revolution that is personalizing medicine. Hood, a son of the American West, was an unlikely candidate to transform biology. But with ferocious drive, he led a team at Caltech that developed the automated DNA sequencer, the tool that paved the way for the Human Genome Project.

This short book focuses on reasons why human cryopreservation and cryonics is ultimately desirable. This is done by examining specific reasons why utilizing cryonics may be beneficial, and also by examining potential objections to utilizing cryonics and why these are ultimately likely unfounded. Whether or not to try and utilize cryopreservation is ultimately a personal choice and this book attempts to help provide a way of making a more informed personal decision.

A panoramic overview of biotechnologies that can endlessly boost human capabilities and the drastic changes these "superhuman" traits could trigger. Biotechnology is moving fast. In the coming decades, advanced pharmaceuticals, bioelectronics, and genetic interventions will be used not only to heal the sick but to boost human physical and mental performance to unprecedented levels.

Toxic Algae is an epidemic threatening natural waterways locally, and globally. Harmful Algal Blooms (HAB) are an explosive growth of photosynthetic organisms in a body of water which can harm amphibians, fish, wildlife, pets, and human health by producing dangerous toxins.

Will the rise of machines result in our becoming slaves? What is the human consciousness? Science fiction fans whose typical Hollywood diet of future killer robots may not have considered the very real possibility that, when quantum computing gives rise to artificial intelligence, its rate of technological advancement will not only become exponential, but it will apprehend quickly (and scarily to us) who we are, and who IT is, especially if this A.I. has instant access to all human knowledge.

Our health care system is crippled by desperate efforts to prevent the inevitable. A third of the national Medicare budget - nearly $175 billion - is spent on the final year of life, and a third of that amount on the final month, often on expensive (and futile) treatments. Such efforts betray a fundamental flaw in how we think about healthcare: we squander resources on hopeless situations, instead of using them to actually improve health.

New advances in medical science and the unraveling of the human genome are providing us great insights to the aging process. We can now significantly increase our healthy longevity and live long enough to take advantage of the even newer technologies being developed. The overall deterioration of the body that comes with growing old is not inevitable. Aging is a treatable disease. So if you want to increase your chances of living a long and healthy life, maybe even becoming immortal, you need to learn what you can do today.

Siamo nel 2083. Anna ha 110 anni, è ancora in gamba, ma inciampa in un tappeto e cade rompendosi il femore; resta distesa ad aspettare e nel giro di una decina di minuti potrà rialzarsi in piedi poiché il femore si è auto-riparato. Come è potuto accadere? Dall'anno 2070 gli ultracentenari assumono nano-particelle autoadesive che vanno a rimpiazzare una parte dei costituenti delle ossa.

Cheat death—or at least delay it—with this accessible look into the quest for immortality, and what it means for human civilization. Are humans close to living forever? With advances in medicine and new therapies that prolong life expectancy, we are on track to make aging even more...

What is life? Humans have been asking this question for thousands of years. But as technology has advanced and our understanding of biology has deepened, the answer has evolved. For decades, scientists have been exploring the limits of nature by modifying and manipulating DNA, cells, and whole organisms to create new ones that could never have previously existed on their own.

This publication entitled (Stem Cells The Future of Health Restoration) is an audiobook, including preliminary sections describing stem cells' importance to human health. The author of this book attempts to do justice to the subject matter by discussing it in six different chapters and a concluding chapter. Each chapter explains different subthemes relating to the book's central theme.

Die vielfach ausgezeichnete Biochemikerin Renée Schroeder über den Menschheitstraum als Motor der Wissenschaft. Wissen Sie, was ein Xenobot ist? Es ist der erste lebende Roboter, hergestellt aus embryonalen Stammzellen eines Frosches. Diese Frosch-Roboter sind nur eines der vielen, bis vor kurzem ungeahnten Ergebnisse der biotechnologischen Forschung. Die Entwicklung ist rasant, etwa in der Gentechnologie, in der Bioinformatik, oder in der synthetischen Biologie, ein junges Forschungsgebiet, das programmierbare Organismen mit neuen Eigenschaften schaffen will.

Pandemics have killed at least a half billion people over the past two millennia. Today a new plague, COVID-19, is stalking humanity. But in the age of biotechnology, humanity is no longer defenseless. Biotechnology in the Time of COVID-19 is a collection of stories about the biotechnology industry - its purpose, its people and how it has risen to battle the COVID-19 virus - told by 47 leaders of that industry in their own words.

Embark on an enlightening journey through the realm of regenerative medicine with 'Heal Smarter: 6 Key Questions for Regenerative Medicine Success.' This meticulously crafted book serves as a comprehensive guide to understanding Platelet-Rich Plasma (PRP) and stem cell therapies, two of the most promising frontiers in modern medical treatment.

¿Qué tiene de malo manipular nuestra naturaleza? ¿Dónde están las líneas rojas, si las hay? El filósofo Michael Sandel trata de responder a esta pregunta a través de un ameno pero profundo repaso del campo de la bioética.

Dive into the captivating world of reproductive biology with "The Essence of Creation," a comprehensive guide that illuminates the intricate processes of life's genesis. This book is a masterful exploration of the fundamental aspects of reproductive science, meticulously detailing the anatomy, functions, and molecular mechanisms that underpin human reproduction.

Fusion! explores the groundbreaking potential of brain-machine interfaces, where human thought directly connects with technology to restore lost abilities and enhance cognitive functions. This audiobook examines how these systems are already helping individuals with disabilities regain independence by restoring mobility and speech while enabling direct control of digital devices through thought alone.

Experience the Exciting World of Health and Biotechnology in the Third Volume of "Discover Together: Storytelling for the Whole Family." Discover the most recent developments in the field of medicine, including the microbiome's critical role in human health and the revolutionary possibilities of artificial organs. A PhD in Chemical Engineering wrote this book, which is great for families since it simplifies complicated scientific findings into interesting stories.