The modern fast-moving world of science will have far-reaching impacts on all our lives. This title should be useful reading for anyone who wants to know more about how their future will be affected, as well as providing accessible and stimulating material for secondary school and college students. Reviewing developments in medical science in the last 100 years, this book provides an easy reference guide to the major discoveries, an index to key terms and concepts, biographies of important doctors and the exciting developments we can expect.