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How to build synthetic DNA and send it across the internet | Dan Gibson

How to build synthetic DNA and send it across the internet | Dan Gibson

FromTED Talks Science and Medicine


How to build synthetic DNA and send it across the internet | Dan Gibson

FromTED Talks Science and Medicine

ratings:
Length:
15 minutes
Released:
Jul 11, 2018
Format:
Podcast episode

Description

Biologist Dan Gibson edits and programs DNA, just like coders program a computer. But his "code" creates life, giving scientists the power to convert digital information into biological material like proteins and vaccines. Now he's on to a new project: "biological transportation," which holds the promise of beaming new medicines across the globe over the internet. Learn more about how this technology could change the way we respond to disease outbreaks and enable us to download personalized prescriptions in our homes.
Released:
Jul 11, 2018
Format:
Podcast episode

Titles in the series (100)

Some of the world's greatest scientists, doctors and medical researchers share their discoveries and visions onstage at the TED conference, TEDx events and partner events around the world. You can also download these and many other videos free on TED.com, with an interactive English transcript and subtitles in up to 80 languages. TED is a nonprofit devoted to Ideas Worth Spreading.