A textbook for advanced undergraduate or early graduate students, this volume covers all aspects of biological microelectromechanical systems (bioMEMS). Covering the technology aspect first, it goes over choosing the correct biomaterials, methods of microfabrication at the nanoscale, micro total systems analysis, and sensing and detection. In the last three chapters it gets into applications to cells, nucleic acids and proteins, while also touching on clinical applications. Meng (biomedical engineering, U. of Southern California) includes both fundamental principles and practical knowledge, with some laboratory exercises. Includes problems at the end of most chapters. Annotation ©2010 Book News, Inc., Portland, OR (booknews.com)