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Applied natural sciences such as clinical virology, medical microbiology, genetic epidemiology, clinical epidemiology and biomedical engineering are of wide use in health care. Such a set of applied sciences is collectively termed as biomedical science. It is concerned with the development of new therapeutic strategies or advanced diagnostic tools for the treatment and management of diseases. Various genetic engineering, molecular, biochemical and imaging techniques are used to guide such research. Over the past century, there has been significant increase in the longevity of humans, owing to advancement in medical research. Biomedical research encompasses both basic and clinical research. Medical research has major benefits, such as insulin treatment for diabetes, vaccines for polio and measles, management of AIDS, improved surgical techniques like microsurgery, antibiotics for the treatment of different maladies and better successes with cancer. This book outlines the processes and applications of biomedical science in detail. The topics included in this book are of utmost significance and bound to provide incredible insights to readers. As this field is emerging at a fast pace, this book will help the readers to better understand the concepts of biomedical science.
