Understanding science: Nobel's greatest hits explained

The incredible advance of medical science and skill to a point at which perfect health and long life for everyone is becoming a possibility. These are the men and women who brought the dream home. Code breakers - The discovery of DNA and the double helix, genetic engineering and the future Impulse -revealing the secrets of the nervous system - how the brain works See-through -X-rays, Electrocardiography CAT scans - ultrasound, brain scans In the Blood - diet and lifestyle ,blood groups, insulin, the aspirin miracle Battling the bugs - penicillin, bacteriology, immunology - winning the battle against of disease.

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Subject(s)Science
Age7-11, 11-14
Published2002
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Shelf referenceA 509 UND
Direct URLhttps://www.stem.org.uk/x8ckp

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