The Promise of Human Regeneration - Forever Young
Offered By: World Science Festival via YouTube
Course Description
Overview
Explore the cutting-edge field of regenerative medicine in this riveting 1-hour 3-minute panel discussion from the World Science Festival. Delve into topics such as lab-grown organs, tissue engineering, and the potential for eternal life with leading experts in developmental biology, biomedical engineering, and regenerative science. Learn about synthetic blood production, bioprinted organs, and the possibility of regrowing missing body parts. Discover the current state of regenerative medicine and its future implications for treating diseases, injuries, and aging. Examine the societal and economic impacts of a world where rejuvenation and extended lifespans become reality. Gain insights into the creation of artificial hearts, nerve regeneration, applications of the human genome, and even the potential revival of extinct species. Join moderator Emily Senay and panelists Dany Spencer Adams, Stephen Badylak, Jonathan Butcher, and Doris Taylor as they unravel the promise and challenges of human regeneration in this thought-provoking exploration of medical advancements.
Syllabus
- Forever Young Introduction
- Participant Introductions
- What is being worked on in the field of human regeneration?
- How do you make a heart?
- Growing nerve endings
- The future of using the human genome
- What are the near term benefits of human regeneration?
- Electrical signals will be the first step in unification
- Bringing extinct species back
Taught by
World Science Festival
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