"Genius is one per cent inspiration and ninety-nine per cent perspiration. Accordingly, a 'genius' is often merely a talented person who has done all of his or her homework." ~ Thomas E
The following links are selected talks, videos, and articles that expand the topics discussed in lecture. The information presented are from leading experts in their respective fields and will provide insight into the workings of the human body and the future directions and treatments of various conditions.
Can We Live Forever? Nova Video. Feturing information on artificial organs, suspended animation, genes that impact aging, and lifelike avatars.
Anthony Atala: Growing new organs. Anthony Atala's state-of-the-art lab grows human organs -- from muscles to blood vessels to bladders, and more. At TEDMED, he shows footage of his bio-engineers working with some of its sci-fi gizmos, including an oven-like bioreactor (preheat to 98.6 F) and a machine that "prints" human tissue.
Alan Russell: The potential of regenerative medicine. Alan Russell studies regenerative medicine -- a breakthrough way of thinking about disease and injury, using a process that can signal the body to rebuild itself.
The Physiology of Aging
Decoding Immortality. Smithsonian Channel Video. It's a discovery for the ages... or at least the aging process. Meet the woman behind the amazing scientific breakthrough that may put immortality within our grasp. The story of telomeres.
Can We Live Forever? Nova Video. Feturing information on artificial organs, suspended animation, genes that impact aging, and lifelike avatars.