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The Secret Language of Cells — and How to “Speak” It | Chris Bahl | TED
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In this TED talk, Chris Bahl from AI Proteins explores how cells communicate using complex protein interactions and how his team is learning to design new proteins to speak the language of cells. Learners will encounter advanced scientific vocabulary related to biology, medicine, and artificial intelligence, including terms like protein engineering, cell signaling, and therapeutic design. This talk is excellent for learners aiming to understand academic English in a biotechnology context.
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DownloadMost of the medicines that we use to treat diseases today work by interacting with just one type of protein in the body at a time.
But our cells communicate with one another using a complex language that involves many different types of proteins, all interacting with each other.
This means that modern medicines, while amazing, are the linguistic equivalent to only knowing a single word.
My team and I at AI Proteins are focused on becoming fluent in the language of cells -- and how cells talk to one another -- and unlocking the next generation of medicines that are safer and more effective.
We've developed a new type of protein that's better at communicating with cells.
We call them miniproteins. These are peptides, 40 to 60 amino acids long, that fold into three dimensional shapes, much like a protein does.
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The basic structural, functional, and biological units of all known living organisms. They are often described as the 'building blocks of life' because they carry out the essential processes necessary for an organism's survival.
Miniproteins are small polypeptide chains, typically consisting of fewer than 100 amino acids, that are capable of folding into stable three-dimensional structures. They bridge the gap between simple peptides and larger, complex proteins, often retaining the functional binding capabilities of larger proteins while being smaller and more stable.
Substances used to treat, prevent, or diagnose diseases and alleviate physical or mental symptoms. They can be found in various forms like pills, liquids, or injections and are either prescribed by doctors or bought over the counter.
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