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November 17th, 2009

Futures in Biotech 49: Brain-Machine Interfaces

Dr. Justin Sanchez walks us through the technology of brain machine interfaces.

48

November 2nd, 2009

Futures in Biotech 48: Sequencing an Ocean's Genome

Dr. Delong discusses the use of metagenomics to understand microbial life in the Pacific Ocean.

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September 28th, 2009

Futures in Biotech 47: Genetic Engineering in the 21st Century

Dr. Oliver Smithies discusses the present and future of genetic engineering

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September 8th, 2009

Futures in Biotech 46: Towards Computers That Think

An interview with Dr. Terrence Sejnowski about theoretical and computational biology and neurobiology.

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July 26th, 2009

Futures in Biotech 45: How To Make A Mouse

Marc talks with Dr. Oliver Smithies, 2007 Nobel Laureate, and father of mammalian genetic engineering.

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June 29th, 2009

Futures in Biotech 44: Cogito Ergo Sum by fMRI

Looking directly into the human mind with fMRI technology.

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May 31st, 2009

Futures in Biotech 43: Temporal Alien Mammoth Overlords

From wooly mammoths, to cybernetics, and controlling your computer with your brain, a panel discusses the recent big stories in bioscience.

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July 21st, 2006

Futures in Biotech 2: Dr. Leonard P. Guarente on Aging

Hosts: Marc Pelletier and Leo Laporte Guest: Dr.Leonard P. Guarente

Why do living things age? What genes influence longevity? Is it possible to extend youthfulness by means of genetic manipulation? What does the aging of a yeast cell have in common with the aging of a human being or a mouse? Dr. Guarente analyzes these tantalizing questions and others in this episode.

You'll find detailed show notes on the Futures in Biotech blog. Dr. Guarente's new book, Ageless Quest: One Scientist's Search for Genes That Prolong Youth, is available at Amazon.com.

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