Transplant breakthroughs / Heather E. Schwartz.
Title:
Transplant breakthroughs / Heather E. Schwartz.
ISBN:
9798887700892
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Publication Information:
Rochester, MN : Mayo Clinic Press Kids, [2024]
Physical Description:
1 online resource (32 pages) : illustrations (some color).
General Note:
Mode of access: World Wide Web.
Contents:
Second chances and saving lives -- Early eye transplants -- The key to human organ transplant -- High-tech transplant matching -- Wonder drug curbs organ rejection -- Scientist spotlight -- Baboon heart, human baby -- Modified and lab-grown organs -- Stem cell success -- Ice-cold organs -- Bioprinting brings new hope -- Timeline.
Summary:
Explores the important scientific breakthroughs in transplant medicine throughout history, and profiles the physicians, scientists, and other researchers responsible for these breakthroughs. Includes color photographs, sidebars, a timeline, a glossary, and additional resources.
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Electronic Access:
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Interest grade level:
3-5.
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