From tissue engineering that produces artificial skin for burn patients to the use of nanotechnology for precise drug delivery, recent advances in bioengineering have fundamentally changed both the world in which we live and the bodies within which we live. Among the topics covered in this invaluable compendium are homeostasis, biological and artificial control systems, diagnostic imaging, prostheses, biomaterials, environmental engineering, and various subfields of bioengineering. Readers will become familiar with the most exciting and significant developments in this important field.

Since the early 20th century, when Hans Spemann first twinned salamander embryos, scientists have made astounding progress in the science and technology of cloning. They have now developed the means to apply cloning in research, agriculture, and medicine. With advancements in cloning techniques for stem cell research, scientists have been able to explore human diseases at a cellular level, attempting to better understand the cellular mechanisms involved in disease. Readers explore the history, science, applications, and ethical issues of cloning. Sidebars profile pioneers in the field, including John Bertrand Gurdon, Ian Wilmut, Shinya Yamanaka, and James Thomson.

This comprehensive resource teaches readers about the fundamental science behind the Human Genome Project, the aim of which was to identify and map all of the genes in the human genome. Readers will learn the basics of DNA, genetics, and the human genome; important areas and the history of genetic research; and how our world has changed since the project. Further, readers will learn about the project itself, including its timeline, ambitions, and achievements, and what we've learned. Satisfying the biology component of the Core Curriculum, this book is a great introduction into genetics research.

Modern science has made remarkable advances in genetics. This volume covers the foundations of genes and heredity to give readers a solid understanding of what modern genetics has been built on, before examining the ways in which genetic testing is used to assess genetic risk. Also featured are the many ways researchers and medical professionals are using gene therapy to improve lives, as well as bioethical considerations and social ramifications inherent in going even further with genetics.

Biopharmaceuticals represent an exciting frontier in the application of biotechnology and a rapidly developing sector of the pharmaceutical industry. Biopharmaceuticals are distinct from synthetic drugs in that they are derived from biological sources and manufactured using biotechnology. Biopharmaceutical research has already led to the development of therapies for various life-threatening illnesses, including skin cancer and leukemia, among others, and has the potential to yield new breakthroughs for many more. This introductory volume examines the history of biopharmaceuticals, the ins and outs of the pharmaceutical and biopharmaceutical industries, and the future of the field.

The expansion of knowledge with the help of technology, such as with a microscope, is a common theme in biology and the other sciences. Biology is the study of living organisms or processes involved in life. The word "biology" derives from a Greek word; "bios," meaning life or mode of life, and "logos," meaning word or knowledge. The biological sciences include physiology, genetics, ecology, botany, molecular biology, and the study of specific biological systems, such as the nervous system. Biological Sciences focuses on the scientists who explore the frontiers of this complex topic and their unexpected results. This book examines the journals and reports in this field, offering students insight into the methods and applications of biology. Chapters include: Brain Imaging: Searching for Sites of Perception and Consciousness The Human Genome in Health and Disease Protein Structure and Function Biodiversity—The Complexity of Life The Biology and Evolution of Viruses Regeneration—Healing by Regrowing.

Biological evolutionary theory rests upon some basic assumptions, two of these being that all life on earth shares a common ancestor and that life has existed for billions of years, changing over time. As with all scientific theories, evolutionary theory is subject to change when new data becomes available. However, as of today, the theory of evolution is the best fit for the scientific evidence that biologists have observed so far. What makes scientists so willing to accept the theory of evolution? To understand their reasons, readers first examine how living organisms are related to one another. Students learn about inheritance, the history of evolutionary theory, the evolution of populations (how species change), and the evidence for evolution (fossils and homologies). The absorbing narrative is buoyed by interesting and straightforward sidebars.

Covers diseases, disorders, treatments, procedures, specialties, biology, and issues in an easy-to-use A-Z format, with sidebars addressing recent developments in medicine and concise information boxes for all diseases and disorders. In addition to comple

In this insightful book, forensics expert Jay Siegel uses a concise narrative style to provide readers with an understanding of the major areas of forensic science. Citing real-life cases, Siegel reveals the complexities behind forensics, especially in the areas of drugs, trace evidence, and crime scene investigation. Readers will learn what forensic science is and what forensic scientists' duties are in crime labs. Laboratory systems, crime lab culture (particularly as it pertains to pattern evidence and observer bias), and forensic scientists' work environment are interestingly presented. The thrilling narrative also covers forensic toxicology, fingerprinting, handwriting as pattern evidence, forensic biology, and analysis of firearms, fires, explosions, hairs, fibers, paint, glass, and soils.

Everyone dies . . . but what happens inside the body when death occurs? Explore the answers with a forensic scientist who takes a look at the body's interconnected cellular systems and the links between life and death.

This clearly written, well-organized reference has been designed to be accessible to the non-specialist interested in learning about genetic disorders. Among the over 430 entries are several on topics essential to the understanding of genetics, including chromosomes, genetic counseling, and genetic testing. Each entry includes a definition, descrip

This newly updated set covers not only the history of the field and the core aspects of behaviorism, cognitive psychology, and psychoanalytic psychology but also diagnoses, disorders, treatments, tests, notable people, and issues, including many popular c

"Why do people cry, how do we manage horror, what do facial expressions tell us about a person? The answers to these questions and many more can be found in the Encyclopedia of Human Emotions, which brings to gether what is known about the nature, causes, expressions, and societal role of emotions. The 146 alphabetically arranged articles are sprinkled with photos, illustrations, and references to literature. Also covered are biographies, emotions that have been the subject of scientific study, and how emotions relate to society (e.g., hate crimes). The plain language of this unique encyclopedia makes it accessible to high-school students and the general user, while the level of scholarship makes this a useful resource to researchers as well."--"Outstanding reference sources 2000", American Libraries, May 2000. Comp. by the Reference Sources Committee, RUSA, ALA.

This reference illuminates the mysteries of the human mind and the myriad ways in which both humans and animals gather and use information. It answers questions such as: to what factors can we attribute the problem of illiteracy? and what is an intelligence quotient?