Kara Rogers has edited more than twenty books on topics in biomedicine and life sciences. She is the author of Out of Nature: Why Drugs from Plants Matter to the Future of Humanity and is a member of the National Association of Science Writers. She is the senior editor of biomedical sciences at Encyclopædia Britannica.
26 Ebooks de Kara Rogers
Britannica Educational Publishing: New Thinking About Genetics
Debates on nature versus nurture rage on and the question of identity looms large for almost everybody at some point in their lives. Thanks to continuing developments in genetics research, some of …
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€28.16
Britannica Educational Publishing: Bone and Muscle
The seeming simplicity of day-to-day movement can belie the complexity of the structures that facilitate motion. More than just a framework around which the body develops, the human skeleton has …
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€28.00
Britannica Educational Publishing: Blood
Although its ubiquity in the human body may make it seem unremarkable, simply put, blood makes life possible. It nourishes cells throughout the body and transports carbon dioxide to the lungs. …
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€28.18
Britannica Educational Publishing: Cardiovascular System
Though only about the size of a clenched fist, the human heart bears the immense burden of sustaining human life and activity. Functioning to circulate blood throughout the body, the heart is an …
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€28.27
Britannica Educational Publishing: Digestive System
The satisfaction derived from savoring a steak or indulging in an ice cream sundae is only one aspect of a larger process that occurs in the human digestive system. From the moment food enters our …
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€28.52
Britannica Educational Publishing: Reproductive System
Although much is now known about the biology of reproduction, a great deal remains to be discovered about the diseases and disorders that can damage the reproductive system. Ethical concerns …
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€28.13
Britannica Educational Publishing: Respiratory System
So automatic and mechanical is breathing for most of us that we often fail to consider the complexities of respiration. Engaging the lungs, airways, and more, the intake of oxygen and release of …
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€28.26
Britannica Educational Publishing: Eye
The human eye has been the subject of endless fascination. Indeed, the very nature of sensory perception is shaped by the visual cues the brain receives, thus rendering the eye one of the most …
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€28.00
Britannica Educational Publishing: Brain and the Nervous System
Necessary for everything from reflexes to reading to running, it’s no exaggeration to say that the brain and nervous system are responsible for nearly every endeavor of human activity. The sheer …
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€28.19
Britannica Educational Publishing: Bacteria and Viruses
The sometimes insidious effects of bacterial diseases and viral infections can obscure the incredible significance of the microscopic organisms that cause them. Bacteria and viruses are among the …
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€25.03
Britannica Educational Publishing: Cell
A single cell can be a self-sustaining organism or one of trillions in a larger life form. Though visible only with the help of a microscope, cells are highly structured entities that perform a …
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€24.89
Britannica Educational Publishing: Chemical Reactions of Life
The development and evolution of all species can, in many ways, be traced to a few biochemical reactions that facilitate metabolic and/or photosynthetic changes in each life form. Indeed, advances in …
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€25.06
Britannica Educational Publishing: Components of Life
The building blocks of all life-human and otherwise-are basic chemical molecules common to all organisms that simultaneously unite all species and set them apart. Together, nucleic acids, amino …
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€25.07
Britannica Educational Publishing: Infectious Diseases
Outbreaks of infectious disease pose some of the greatest public health risks to humans across the globe. Although an increasing number of preventative measures and cures are available against a …
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€33.19
Britannica Educational Publishing: Medicine and Healers Through History
The diagnosis, treatment, and prevention of disease remains a challenging undertaking as emerging disorders and pandemics are constantly presenting new opposition. Behind the practice of medicine is …
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€33.22
Britannica Educational Publishing: Substance Use and Abuse
Consumed for a wide range of reasons, substances that alter a person’s mood and mind are widespread in most societies. Although many such substances initially had been valued for their medicinal …
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€33.01
Britannica Educational Publishing: Fungi, Algae, and Protists
Fungi, protists, and algae are among the most diverse life forms on the planet. Tiny protists range from plants to animals. Algae range from single celled plants to 60-foot-long kelp. Fungi occupy a …
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€25.12
Britannica Educational Publishing: Battling and Managing Disease
As the world’s population expands, so too does the risk of communicable disease and global pandemics. Consequently, healthcare has assumed a greater centrality in the public consciousness both in the …
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€33.20
Britannica Educational Publishing: Skin and Connective Tissue
Even a quick look at the surface of human skin reveals its many complexities. Much more than a simple shell for the human body, the skin helps protect internal organs and, working in conjunction with …
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€28.27
Britannica Educational Publishing: Ear, Nose, and Throat
The interconnectedness of the ear, nose, and throat is evident when you consider how the smell of garlic cloves on the grill or chocolate chip cookies in the oven can affect your perception of their …
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€28.27
Britannica Educational Publishing: Endocrine System
The endocrine system, comprised of a number of hormone-secreting glands, is vital to the functioning of the human body. In addition to its role in reproductive activity, the endocrine system …
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€28.27
Britannica Educational Publishing: Kidneys and the Renal System
Responsible for managing the body’s waste and regulating the balance of water and electrolytes, the kidneys and renal system, in a sense, make up the body’s plumbing network. When any part of the …
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€28.19
Britannica Educational Publishing: Science of Nutrition
From a young age we have been told to take our vitamins, eat our fruits and vegetables, and limit sugar and fat. Readers examine what makes certain foods better nutritionally than others and how …
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€28.18
Kara Rogers: Suzie’s Seizure Guide
This book was designed to help young children understand seizures. In life, we all encounter people who are different, and we encounter difficult situations. My goal is to help young children …
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€6.23
Kara Rogers: Genetic Engineering
The ability to alter the genetic code is one of the most powerful aspects of modern science. With genetic engineering, scientists can make a mouse’s muscles bigger, create animals that are virtually …
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€45.25
Kara Rogers: Engineering Solutions for Epidemics and Pandemics
Although infectious disease outbreaks have long threatened the well-being of human societies, the realization that such epidemics and pandemics can be controlled or even prevented in the first place …
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€41.92
