In this MD Anderson video the mammogram is explained, a mammogram is one of the most effective screening tools available to detect and diagnose breast cancer. Learn what to expect during this important cancer screening test.
Saturday, July 30, 2011
Discussion about robotics in surgery and cancer therapy
Host Harry Kreisler welcomes artist and engineer Ken Goldberg from Berkeley. Goldberg discusses robotics in surgery and cancer therapy, and their application in disasters and on the battlefield. Describing several of his recent art projects, Goldberg then discusses complementarities with his engineering research and reflects on the philosophical implications of 'telepresence.'
Sunday, July 10, 2011
On the verge of creating synthetic life
"Can we create new life out of our digital universe?" asks Craig Venter. And his answer is, yes, and pretty soon. He walks the TED2008 audience through his latest research into "fourth-generation fuels" -- biologically created fuels with CO2 as their feedstock. His talk covers the details of creating brand-new chromosomes using digital technology, the reasons why we would want to do this, and the bioethics of synthetic life
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