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TEDxSiliconValley - Andrew Hessel - 12/12/09

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Channel: TEDx Talks · 2010 · Howto & Style

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Andrew changes the way we think about cells today by pointing out the similarities between biological systems and a computer network. He also discusses his research on finding an end to cancer.

Andrew Hessel is a genomic scientist and consultant in DNA technologies. He is a strong supporter of open source biology for accelerating innovation and as a counterbalance to proprietary biotechnology.

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