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Science Fights Back: Science VS Disease
Author: Matt Anniss
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| Retail Price: | $31.99 |
| Betabooks Price | $25.59 |
ISBN: 9781474716154
Format: Hardback
Published: April 2016
Published By: Raintree
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Published: April 2016
Published By: Raintree
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Titles that are READY TO SHIP will be sent from our warehouse within 2 business days while stocks last. Click here for more details.
Product Description
How has science helped fight the spread of disease?What happens when diseases resist the latest treatments?
Can scientists change people's DNA to help fight disease?
Discover how scientists are fighting back against the threat of disease, from epidemics to pandemics, and explore the incredible weapons they are wielding to do so. The book looks at what are the world's most deadly widespread diseases, such as HIV/AIDS, polio and even flu. It then explores how scientists battle mutations and employ everything from surgery to genetic modification, to help science fight back against disease.
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