The Future of Medicine

Book Overview

Over the past century, enormous strides have been made in the field of medicine. Diseases and conditions that were once considered life-threatening have been made manageable through modern prevention methods and treatments. The development of vaccines, antibiotics, and organ transplant surgeries played a major role in extending the life expectancies of people with certain conditions. Today, the nexus of technology and medicine offers the potential for even more exciting, life-changing developments in the upcoming years. This volume looks at the technology that could change the health field, including cybernetics, gene therapy, nanotechnology, and regenerative medicine.

• Format: Library Binding
• Language: English
• ISBN: 1725350467
• ISBN13: 9781725350465
• Release Date: December 2023
• Publisher: Scientific American Educational Publishing
• Length: 160 Pages
• Weight: 1.10 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.6" x 6.1" x 9.1"
• Age Range: 13 to 17 years
• Grade Range: Grades 8 to 12