Explore the cutting-edge world of nanomedicine in this 88-minute World Science Festival panel discussion. Delve into the revolutionary potential of molecular-scale treatments, including tumor-targeting nanoparticles and precision surgical nanobots. Learn from leading researchers about the promises and challenges of this emerging field, from DNA repair to neural enhancements. Discover the basics of nanotechnology, its applications in medicine, and its potential impact on human evolution. Gain insights into the current state of nanobot development, atomic-scale computing, and time-release medications. Understand the intricacies of cellular biology, the EPR effect, and the body's immune responses. Engage with expert discussions on the timeline for practical nanomedicine implementation and its implications for the future of healthcare.
Overview
Syllabus
How big is a nano meter?
Participant Introductions
What does nano mean?
A day in the life of an atom?
What the inside of a cell looks like.
Is what is happening inside of us miraculous?
Order from chaos over time.
What did Richard Feynman contribute to the world of nano?
A nanobot that you can swallow.
The power equation of a human.
What are the traits of the really small?
Why doesn't our body attack diseases that wants to hurt us?
How long until we have this technology is available?
what is the current state of atomic scaled computers?
Why don't we have injectable time release medicine?
How do you design a nanobot that can overcome the EPR effect?
Can the use of nanotechnology destroy our evolution process?
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World Science Festival
