TED: Body parts on a chip | Geraldine Hamilton

The video discusses the inefficiencies in current drug development, highlighting the high costs, long durations, and frequent failures. It critiques existing testing methods like cells in dishes and animal testing for their inability to predict human responses accurately. The introduction of organ-on-a-chip technology is presented as a solution, offering a dynamic environment for human cells to mimic real organ functions. The video explores various applications, including infection modeling and disease research, and envisions a future where personalized medicine and improved clinical trials are possible through this technology.

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