What if diseases could be treated with a patient’s own cells, precisely and on demand? Biotech entrepreneur Nabiha Saklayen explains how we could harness advances in biology, machine learning and lasers to create personalized stem cell banks -- and develop medicine uniquely designed for each of our bodies. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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Folge vom 24.09.2021Could you recover from illness ... using your own stem cells? | Nabiha Saklayen
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Folge vom 23.09.2021Has Apple Peaked? Plus, Celebrities Changing Hollywood | After HoursIt's been 10 years since the death of Steve Jobs. Has Apple peaked after 10 years of Tim Cook's leadership, or is the best yet to come? Harvard Business School professors Youngme Moon, Felix Oberholzer-Gee and Mihir A. Desai debate the prospects for Apple -- and discuss the celebrities changing the way Hollywood does business, including Reese Witherspoon, Rihanna and more. After Hours is a member of the TED Audio Collective, a collection of podcasts for the curious. Learn more on . Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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Folge vom 22.09.2021The genetic rescue of Earth’s endangered species | Ryan PhelanFrom a special black-footed ferret to coral that can withstand warming waters, genetic rescue efforts that use genomics and synthetic biology are helping nature thrive. But despite the huge successes of this kind of intervention, conservation innovator Ryan Phelan points out that fear of unintended consequences often stifles innovation -- risking further extinction. She makes the case for embracing the “intended consequences” of genetic tools that have the power to restore Earth’s balance, abundance and biodiversity. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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Folge vom 21.09.2021The link between inequality and anxiety | Richard WilkinsonWhy are global levels of anxiety and depression so high? Social epidemiologist Richard Wilkinson presents compelling data on the impact of inequality on mental health and social relationships in countries around the world. “Inequality,” he says, “is the enemy between us.” Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.