Thoughtforms Life Engineering Agential Materials
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Jul 11, 2025 Discover how biological materials can be collaborative partners in biomedicine and bioengineering. The discussion highlights the intersection of neuroscience and behavior to innovate research funding. Explore the fascinating synergy between bioengineering and robotics, revealing the importance of sound in biological mechanisms. The talk emphasizes unique approaches, like training cells and experimenting with flatworms, to unlock new advancements in tissue engineering.
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Wasp-Induced Plant Galls
- Some wasps induce plant cells to form diverse galls by hijacking plant morphogenetic programs.
- This natural 'hacking' reveals latent morphogenetic capabilities of plants previously unknown.
Beyond 3D Embodiment
- Intelligence in biology operates in high-dimensional spaces beyond just 3D motion.
- Bioengineering should consider multiple spaces like transcriptional and physiological to effectively manipulate living systems.
Bioelectricity as Cognitive Glue
- Bioelectricity acts as cognitive glue binding cell agendas into coordinated tissues.
- We can read/write bioelectric states to communicate high-level goals to tissues like organ building.