Martin Grassberger • Ronald A. Sherman
Olga S. Gileva • Christopher M.H. Kim
Kosta Y. Mumcuoglu
Editors
2013
Biotherapy – the use of living organisms for the treatment of human and animal illness – is a practice known since antiquity. But it is not antiquated! Thanks to modern scientifi c methods andthe dedication of many clinicians, biologists, biochemists, and patient advocates, biotherapy today is a rapidly advancing multi – disciplinary fi eld of medicine. The story of biotherapy is a story of life and evolution, a story of human history, a story of scientifi c discovery, a story of deadly diseases and miraculous cures. The story of biotherapy, as revealed in these pages, is the story of life itself, and the story of man’s will and capacity to harness the power of life. The story of biotherapy teaches us that all living beings on this planet are interrelated. Occasionally, those relationships can be benefi cial to both parties. Biotherapists have found or created such mutually benefi cial relationships, in their efforts to tackle illness and disability. This is their story, too.
Biotherapy – History, Principles and Practice – A Practical Guide to the Diagnosis and Treatment of Disease using Living Organisms
