Engineering the human body

Introduces readers to the science behind stem cells, including how and why the technology was created, current examples of the technology in action, and cutting-edge research advancing the technology. Eye-catching infographics, clear text, informative sidebars, and a "How It Works" special feature make this book an engaging introduction to this exciting technology.

Introduces readers to the science behind prosthetics, including how and why the technology was created, current examples of the technology in action, and cutting-edge research advancing the technology. Eye-catching infographics, clear text, informative sidebars, and a "How It Works" special feature make this book an engaging introduction to this exciting technology.

Introduces readers to the science behind hearing devices, including how and why the technology was created, current examples of the technology in action, and cutting-edge research advancing the technology. Eye-catching infographics, clear text, informative sidebars, and a "How It Works" special feature make this book an engaging introduction to this exciting technology.

"Explores how and why artificial organs were developed, how they improve people's lives and bodies, and how the technology may be improved through future advances in biomedical engineering."--Provided by publisher.

"Explores how and why prosthetics were developed, how the technology works today, and how the technology will be advanced in the future"--Provided by publisher.

"Explores how and why exoskeletons were developed, how the technology works today, and how the technology will be advanced in the future"--Provided by publisher.

"Explores how and why hearing devices were developed, how the technology works today, and how the technology will be advanced in the future"--Provided by publisher.

"Explores how and why artificial joints were developed, how the technology works today, and how the technology will be advanced in the future"--Provided by publisher.

"Explores how and why gene editing was developed, how the technology works today, and how the technology will be advanced in the future"--Provided by publisher.

"Explores how and why the technology for extra senses is being developed, how the technology works today, and how the technology will be advanced in the future"--Provided by publisher.