Today's Curiosity is Tomorrow's Cure: The Case , Caplan Paperback..

CRC Press

Today's Curiosity is Tomorrow's CureThe Case for Basic Biomedical Research\nAuthor(s): Steve Caplan\nFormat: Paperback\nPublisher: Taylor & Francis Ltd, United Kingdom\nImprint: CRC Press\nISBN-13: 9781032065083, 978-1032065083\nSynopsis\nBasic curiosity-driven biomedical science has delivered many of todays most significant medical advances. This book provides clearly explained examples from recent biomedical history and includes convincing arguments for sustaining a robust portfolio of basic research. Intended as\n\nan engaging read, which will delight undergraduate and graduate students, as well as scientific researchers, it is full-throated advocacy of basic science. Illustrations and examples include the discoveries of penicillin and insulin, and the breakthrough elucidation of the genetic code. Providing both compelling rationale in support of basic science, and a fascinating look through the history of modern biomedical research, this book highlights with stirring examples]