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"In 1982, Willem Kolff and Robert Jarvik invented the first artificial heart capable of being used for long periods of time in humans. The first patient to receive the heart lived 112 days. Today, patients can live for years with an artificial heart. Discover more in Artificial Organs, a title in the STEM and the Human Body series. This series explores the exciting science, technology, and engineering used in the medical field. Each title includes...
3) Prosthetics
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"People have been using prostheses for thousands of years. Wooden legs are some of the oldest examples. Today, prostheses can be made with carbon fiber, a material that is as strong as metal and as light as plastic" --
4) Gene editing
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"Explores how and why gene editing was developed, how the technology works today, and how the technology will be advanced in the future"--
5) Stem cells
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"Explores the discovery and uses for stem cells"--
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Introduces readers to the science behind artificial joints, 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.
7) Extra Senses
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Introduces readers to the science behind extra senses, 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.
8) Exoskeletons
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Introduces readers to the science behind exoskeletons, 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.
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