The Electrical Blueprints That Orchestrate Life
Offered By: TED via YouTube
Course Description
Overview
Explore the groundbreaking world of bioelectricity in this TED Talk by biologist Michael Levin. Discover how an electrical layer directs cells to collaborate in organ and body development, challenging the notion that DNA is the sole architect of biological structures. Witness astonishing footage of two-headed worms and learn about xenobots, the first-ever living robots created by decoding cellular electrical patterns. Delve into the potential implications of this revolutionary discovery for medicine, environmental science, and our understanding of life itself. Recorded in June 2020, this 20-minute conversation with TED's Chris Anderson offers a fascinating glimpse into the future of bioengineering and its far-reaching consequences.
Syllabus
Michael Levin: The electrical blueprints that orchestrate life | TED
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TED
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