Future Medicine

In Mitochondria and the Future of Medicine, naturopathic doctor Lee Know tells the epic story of mitochondria - the widely misunderstood and often-overlooked powerhouses of our cells. The legendary saga began over two billion years ago, when one bacterium entered another without being digested, which would evolve to create the first mitochondrion. Since then, for life to exist beyond single-celled bacteria, it's the mitochondria that have been responsible for this life-giving energy.

In The Patient Will See You Now, Eric Topol, one of the nation's top physicians, examines what he calls medicine's "Gutenberg moment". Much as the printing press liberated knowledge from the control of an elite class, new technology is poised to democratize medicine. In this new era, patients will control their data and be emancipated from a paternalistic medical regime in which "the doctor knows best."

Step into the healthcare revolution where artificial intelligence transforms medical diagnosis and clinical career paths. Perfect for your morning commute or focused study sessions, this grounded audio experience cuts through the digital health hype. You will explore a vivid day in the life of a...

Brought to you by Penguin. By the end of this century, living beyond 100 will be the rule rather than the exception. What medical breakthroughs and new technologies will make this possible? In this brilliantly wide-ranging, one-stop guide WIRED journalist James Temperton outlines the medical...

A renowned cardiologist and Harvard professor spells out the future digital shift of medicine—and how it will impact the lives not only of patients and health care professionals but of all humans.

In Search of an Adarsh Indian StateIn India, public policies are all around us. Despite this pervasiveness, yeh public sab nahin jaanti hai (the public doesn't know it all).Questions are rarely asked of the Indian State-the institution that makes rules, bends them and punishes others for...

Taking a thematic rather than strictly chronological approach, W. F. Bynum, explores the key turning points in the history of Western medicine - such as the first surgical procedures, the advent of hospitals, the introduction of anesthesia, X-Rays, vaccinations, and many other innovations, as well as the rise of experimental medicine. The book also explores Western medicine's encounters with Chinese and Indian medicine, as well as nontraditional treatments such as homeopathy, chiropractic, and other alternative medicines. 

Can refocusing conversations between doctors and their patients lead to better health? Despite modern medicine’s infatuation with high-tech gadgetry, the single most powerful diagnostic tool is the doctor-patient conversation, which can uncover the lion’s share of illnesses. However, what...

Master the medical technology revolution and future-proof your healthcare career with this pragmatic guide to clinical AI. Whether you are commuting to your hospital shift or navigating the complex world of medical administration, understanding machine learning is no longer optional. Grasp how...

You've probably seen the word "peptides" everywhere lately—wellness podcasts, weight-loss headlines, gym locker rooms, your cousin's Instagram stories. But what are they, really? And should you care? The Peptide Revolution cuts through the noise. Written by a leading wellness CEO and a pharmacist-attorney who helped fight the government over peptide access, it makes a simple case: peptides aren't a trendy fad—they're biological text messages your body has been sending for over a century.

Uncover the gripping history of medical breakthroughs where human survival depends on the race against deadly diseases. Perfect for your daily commute, this thought-provoking narrative transforms centuries of trial and error into an inspiring educational experience. Science enthusiasts and...

Decode the science of precision DNA engineering and see how biotechnology is reshaping the future of modern medicine. Whether you are supercharging your daily commute or unwinding after a long day, this clear, highly engaging audio experience translates complex biology into a captivating living...

Master the mind-bending science of synthetic biology and discover how DNA editing will revolutionize our everyday lives. Whether you are optimizing your morning commute with educational listening or satisfying a boundless curiosity, this fast-paced scientific journey cuts through the sci-fi hype...

Master healthcare artificial intelligence and medical ethics without a tech background to future-proof your career. Whether you are commuting to the hospital or focusing on professional upskilling, this grounded guide translates complex machine learning concepts into clear, everyday language...

Eine Produktion mit geführten, imaginativen Meditationen. Gesprochen in Deutsch von Michael Flechsig. Bilder vom "Die Sonne", dem "Der See", "Die Wiese" und "Die Sterne" werden hier geschaffen. Im Hintergrund unterstützt die Musik von Omatar dieses Erlebnis.

We are on the cusp of a major transformation in healthcare—yet few people know it. At top hospitals and a few innovative health-tech startups, scientists are working closely with patients to dramatically extend their "healthspan"—the number of healthy years before disease sets in. In The Age of Scientific Wellness, two visionary leaders of this revolution in health take us on a thrilling journey to this new frontier of medicine.

While cells are commonly considered the building block of living things, it is actually the communication between cells that brings us to life, controlling our bodies and brains, determining whether we are healthy or sick, and directly influencing how we think, feel, and behave. In The Secret Language of Cells, doctor and neuroscientist Jon Lieff lets us listen in on these conversations, and reveals their significance for everything from mental health to cancer. 

This program is read by the author. In The Genome Odyssey, Dr. Euan Ashley, Stanford professor of medicine and genetics, brings the breakthroughs of precision medicine to vivid life through the real diagnostic journeys of his patients and the tireless efforts of his fellow doctors and scientists...

Imagine, if you can, the world in the year 2100. In Physics of the Future, Michio Kaku—the New York Times bestselling author of Physics of the Impossible—gives us a stunning, provocative, and exhilarating vision of the coming century based on interviews with over three hundred of the...

In this fascinating collection of writings that introduce the very latest theories and discoveries in science, editor Max Brockman presents the work of some of today’s brightest and most innovative young researchers. Future Science features eighteen young scientists, most of whom are...