Extreme Biology (Basher Science)

Author: Simon Basher

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Price : 14.99 AUD
ISBN : 9780753435922
Publisher : Pan Macmillan
Imprint : Kingfisher Books Ltd
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Publication date : 01 January 2013
Dimensions : 178mm X 178mm
Produced in : United Kingdom
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Author : Simon Basher
Series : Basher Science
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Dewey classification : 570
Reading Level : 9
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Pages : 64
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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.

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Dan Green is the voice of Basher, the author of numerous Basher titles including Physics, Biology, Astronomy, Rocks and Minerals and Human Body. He has an MA in Natural Sciences from Cambridge University, where he specialised in geology. He's a journalist and science writer with a brilliant knack for science communication.