[eBook] [PDF] Bioengineering A Conceptual Approach By Mirjana Pavlovic ISBN 978-3-319-10797-4

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The book reflects the critical principles and basic concepts in bioengineering. It integrates the biological, physical, and chemical laws and principles enlightening bioengineering as emerging, nove... l, complex approach with deep roots in the fundamental science. It is a concise review on the critical topics in this field including both: biological/medical and engineering aspects to it. It should be kept in mind yet, that the book is not bioengineering itself, but rather the introduction to this subject, with essential purpose to introduce those who do not have necessary background, to fundamental biological and physiological principles, that are significantly implicated in bioengineering. Therefore, the physical/chemical properties of cells, the natural design and function of tissues and organs, along with the main principles of molecules of life existence, composition, conformation, and interplay within different physiological scenarios are described and explained. They are used as the fundament for complex cellular and tissues/organs physiological functions such as function of heart, neuronal, skeletal muscle, and other cells and tissues: lungs, overall circulation, liver, gastrointestinal tract, and kidneys. The emerging concepts of nanotechnology, drug delivery, biomaterials, scaffolds, biomagnetism, and regenerative/cellular therapy are outlined, emphasized, and their status of development and progress is evaluated. Molecular aspects of life communication and molecular aspects of bioengineering as a fundamental approach in this field are interrelated and therefore compared in order to give an insight into fundamental, structural dimension of this approach and its brilliant natural or scientific solutions. The leading breakthrough personalities and events are mentioned where appropriate, and their impact on scientific development of this field, emphasized. The author has combined her own laboratory experience and data with those of others in order to give the book, both: monograph and scientific-book character. The book is written by Dr. Mirjana Pavlovic, M.D., Ph.D., who is teaching these subjects/courses for engineers and science students, and is highly recommended as a helpful tool along with any textbook. [Show More]

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