WHAT NANO MATERIALS WOULD BE USEFUL FOR MEDICINE?

Will Hughes, Associate Dean at Boise State University, discusses the potential of synthetic DNA as a nanomaterial in medicine. He highlights its applications in diagnostics and theranostics for diseases like cancer and heart disease. Hughes explains how DNA can be engineered into circuits for disease detection and biological computation.

What position does Will Hughes hold at Boise State University?

• Associate Dean of the College of Innovation and Design

• Dean of the College of Science

• Head of the Engineering Department

• Professor of Biology

What type of DNA is mentioned as useful for future medical applications?

• Both natural and synthetic DNA

• Only synthetic DNA

• Only natural DNA

• Neither natural nor synthetic DNA

Which of the following diseases is NOT mentioned as a target for DNA-based diagnostics?

• Cancer

• None of the above

• Heart disease

• Diabetes

How can DNA be utilized in the field of medicine according to the video?

• As a replacement for traditional medicine

• For creating biological circuits

• For enhancing physical strength

• As a dietary supplement

What is one of the applications of DNA circuits mentioned in the video?

• Improving memory

• Building electronic devices

• Detecting diseases

• Enhancing athletic performance