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Darlene R. Stille, Author | North Mankato (United States of America) : Compass Point Books | Headline Science | 2011The idea of custom-made life-forms would once have been pure science fiction. Not any more, however, thanks to genetic engineering. Genetic engineering already allows single-cell bacteria to work as drug-making factories. It has made possible ne[...]
Elizabeth Lachner, Author ; Amelie von Zumbusch, Author | [S.l.] : Britannica Educational Publishing | 2015From 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 wh[...]
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[...]
Tina Kafka, Author | Detroit, San Francisco (United States of America) : Greenhaven Press | 20090101In nature clones occur naturally in plants, but not in animals. According to the National Human Genome Research Institute, animals must be scientifically manipulated through different processes to create an identical copy of the genetic mater[...]
Where does cloth come from? Learn how this material is made and used in five easy-to-read chapters. Vibrant, full-color photos and bolded glossary words guide readers through real-world application to art and technology. Plus, a key stats sec[...]
Tina Kafka, Author | Detroit, San Francisco (United States of America) : Greenhaven Press | 20090101Genetic engineering refers to the many different manipulative processes regarding genetic modification, such as deleting portions of DNA sequence or splicing together DNA from more than one individual. This process can be applied to any organ[...]
Presents simple experiments that demonstrate how various materials may change when mixed with other materials.
This book, while satisfying the Common Core Curriculum in Measurement and Data, makes the world of chemical engineering accessible and entertaining. It teaches readers what chemical engineering is and why it’s so important in our daily lives, su[...]
