33. Future Robots: Human Cells and Synthetic Morphogenesis.
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**Mizter Rad:** Welcome back to the Mizter Rad Show! I'm your host, Mizter Rad, and today we're diving into the world of "Anthrobots" with the amazing Gizem Gumuskaya. Gizem, welcome to the show!
**Gizem Gumuskaya:** Thanks, Mizter Rad. I'm thrilled to be here.
**Mizter Rad:** Let's kick things off. Gizem, synthetic morphogenesis sounds revolutionary. Can you break it down for us?
**Gizem Gumuskaya:** Sure! Synthetic morphogenesis allows us to create self-constructing products, much like natural systems. For example, anthrobots—tiny robots made from human cells—are engineered using protocols from Tufts and Harvard. They can navigate and perform tasks inside the human body, potentially transforming medicine.
**Mizter Rad:** Wow, that's incredible. How do these anthrobots power themselves?
**Gizem Gumuskaya:** They use glucose, just like our cells, which makes them sustainable and efficient within the body.
**Mizter Rad:** So, what about applications beyond medicine?
**Gizem Gumuskaya:** We're exploring using nature's morphogenetic power in construction too. Imagine growing bricks from calcified tissues, leading to self-assembling buildings and reducing our dependence on traditional materials.
**Mizter Rad:** That's mind-blowing! And how can our listeners get involved?
**Gizem Gumuskaya:** Synthetic biology is becoming accessible to everyone. I share resources and updates on Twitter and Instagram, so feel free to reach out if you're curious.
**Mizter Rad:** Thank you, Gizem, for this insightful discussion. Anthrobots and synthetic morphogenesis could truly reshape our world.
**Gizem Gumuskaya:** Thanks for having me, Mizter Rad. It's been a pleasure.
**Mizter Rad:** And thank you to our listeners for tuning in. Stay curious, and we'll see you next time on the Mizter Rad Show!
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