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Biotechnology
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Neil Gershenfeld argues that traditional computing models by Turing and von Neumann overlook the physicality of computation, causing scaling issues.
Neil Gershenfeld · Neil Gershenfeld: Self-Replicating Robots and the Future of Fabrication
Digital materials, like Lego bricks, allow for reversible assembly and are transforming aerospace with lightweight, high modulus structures.
Neil Gershenfeld · Neil Gershenfeld: Self-Replicating Robots and the Future of Fabrication
Self-replicating robots, inspired by biological systems like ribosomes, could revolutionize manufacturing by creating complex structures efficiently.
Neil Gershenfeld · Neil Gershenfeld: Self-Replicating Robots and the Future of Fabrication
The Fab Lab network, now 2,500 labs strong, democratizes fabrication technology and is doubling every 18 months, known as Lassa's Law.
Neil Gershenfeld · Neil Gershenfeld: Self-Replicating Robots and the Future of Fabrication
Self-replicating assemblers could lead to creating life-like systems from non-living materials, bridging manufacturing and biology.
Neil Gershenfeld · Neil Gershenfeld: Self-Replicating Robots and the Future of Fabrication
Robert Langer has over 295,000 citations and an H index of 269, making him one of the most cited engineers.
Robert Langer · Robert Langer: Edison of Medicine
The development of Avastin took 28 years from initial research to FDA approval, illustrating the lengthy drug discovery process.
Robert Langer · Robert Langer: Edison of Medicine
The cost of developing a new drug exceeds $2 billion, largely due to expensive human clinical trials.
Robert Langer · Robert Langer: Edison of Medicine
Langer has been involved in launching 40 companies worth an estimated $23 billion, highlighting the synergy between science and business.
Robert Langer · Robert Langer: Edison of Medicine
The future of cancer treatment will likely involve a combination of biology and engineering, focusing on genetic and immunological mechanisms.
Robert Langer · Robert Langer: Edison of Medicine
Voices on biotechnology
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