Explore groundbreaking discoveries in human biology that promise to revolutionize our understanding of the body and transform the human experience in the coming century. Delve into the potential of bespoke diets tailored to individual microbiomes, drugs designed to enhance brain function, and the possibility of genetically modifying unborn children to prevent diseases. Learn how cutting-edge technologies and global scientific collaborations have made these once-radical concepts a reality. Gain insights from immunologist Dan Davis as he discusses the implications of these advancements, drawing from his extensive research and expertise in the field. Discover the fascinating stories behind Nobel Prize-winning breakthroughs, innovative microscopy techniques, and the development of new tools that have propelled our understanding of human biology forward. Examine the potential applications of these discoveries in treating diseases like multiple myeloma and explore the ongoing Human Cell Atlas Project, which aims to map and categorize all human cells.
Overview
Syllabus
Intro
Football
Microscope
Story of Osamu Shimamura
Story of Martin Chalfie
Green glowing jellyfish protein
Tula Hazleri
Roger Chen
Eric Betzig
Eric Betzig Howard Hughes
Jennifer Lippert Schwartz
The Microscope
Nobel Prize
Multiple Myeloma
Revlimid
Chikugashi Syndrome
Toxic Proteins in Immune Cells
Repurposed Cancer Drugs
New Tools
Lee Len Hertzenberg
The Wizard
Sorting Cells
Understanding Cells
Clustering Cells
Human Cell Atlas Project
Hanifa
Taught by
The Royal Institution
