Publisher's Synopsis
A living cell can be viewed as a highly developed engineering system on a tiny scale. Within the cell are examples of smart structural materials, communication systems, mechanisms for energy storage and conversion, rotary and linear motors, complex systems for storing and processing information, and the manufacturing capacity to support self-replication. This book takes you on a tour of the cell that includes all the above, together with examples of how engineers are beginning to use biological devices outside their natural environment.The audio CD and DVD refered to in this book unfortunately are not available for sale due to copyright restrictions.
