Analog Biology: Mimicking Biological Processes with Low-Cost Semiconductor Devices

Explore how analog semiconductor devices can revolutionize biomedical engineering in this thought-provoking 21-minute TEDMED talk by Chris Toumazou. Discover why biology is inherently analog and learn about low-energy, cost-effective solutions that mimic or replace biological processes. Gain insights into innovative sensor technology, the concept of biological IP addresses, and the application of Boltzmann theory in medical devices. Witness a live experiment demonstrating the potential of silicon beta cells and glucose sensors. Delve into the future of personalized medicine with DNA-integrated chips and understand how these advancements can efficiently monitor vital signs remotely, potentially transforming the medical device industry.

Introduction
We are doing it all wrong
Biological IP address
Medical device industry
Sensor technology
Boltzmann theory
retinas
neural IP
Sense AM
Metabolism
The pancreas
Silicon beta cells
Glucose sensor
Chip with DNA
Live experiment
Results
Future