Extreme Biology

Written & illustrated by Simon Basher

Part of the Basher Science series

Explore biology's frontiers with superbugs, cloning, and genetic wonders in a thrilling scientific journey.

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64 pages

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Dive into the world of Extreme Biology, where modern science meets the extraordinary. Discover the secrets of resilient microbes, immortal flatworms, and the cutting-edge of genetic engineering. Uncover the mysteries of epigenetics, nanomedicine, and cloning as you journey through the fascinating realms of biology. Will you unravel the potential of synthetic life and designer genes? This illustrated guide challenges young minds to explore the boundaries of science, offering a glimpse into the future of medicine and biotechnology. Are you ready to venture to the edge of scientific discovery?

From the publisher

In Basher Science: Extreme Biology, artistic designer Simon Basher and writer Dan Green join neurophysiologist Dr. Mark Lythgoe to put modern biology under a microscope in this fun and fact-filled illustrated book for middle grade readers. Learn about the amazing research that is revolutionizing biology, from advances in medicine to genetic engineering. Meet the world’s toughest bacterium and a biologically immortal flatworm whilst learning about epigenetics, superbugs, nanomedicine and cloning. Extreme Biology is a compelling guide to developments at the very forefront of science–a must-read for anyone wishing to understand, and engage with, modern biology. From Superbugs to Clones…Get to the Edge of Science with such topics as: - Hardcore Herd: Water bear, Conan the Bacterium, Planarian flatworm, Superbug (antibiotic-resistant microbes), Aliens- Gene Genies: Gene (including DNA, RNA, Nucleotides), Gene expression, Protein, Prion, Genome, Epigenetics- BioHacker Crew: Gene splicing, Recombinant DNA, Recombinant protein, Polymerase chain reaction, Genetically modified organism, Cloning, Gene machine, Shmeat (including tissue culture), Designer baby, Synthetic life, Biosafety (including bioethics)- Bioscience Buddies/Drug Dudes: Nanomedicine, Monoclonal antibodies, Broad spectrum antiviral, Pharming (the use of genetic engineering to grow drugs), Biosensors- Medical Mavericks: Face transplant, Regenerative medicine, Gene therapy (including DNA vaccine), Functional MRI

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