The Secret Language of Cells — and How to “Speak” It | Chris Bahl | TED
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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,
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Key Vocabulary (20)
Used to refer to the person or people that the speaker is addressing. It is the second-person pronoun used for both singular and plural subjects and objects.
The whole physical structure of a person or animal, including the bones, skin, and internal organs. It is used to describe the entire physical being of a living or deceased entity.
A system of communication consisting of sounds, words, and grammar used by people of a particular country or area. It is the primary tool humans use to express thoughts, feelings, and information to one another.
A detailed plan or scheme that outlines the functional and aesthetic features of an object or system before it is made. In an academic context, it refers to the deliberate structure or methodology of a study or process designed to achieve specific outcomes.
A large, complex molecule composed of amino acids that is essential for the structure, function, and regulation of the body's tissues and organs. In a dietary context, it is a primary macronutrient required for building muscle mass and repairing cells.
A category or group of things that share similar qualities or characteristics. In technology, it describes a specific classification of devices, software, or files.
"The type is important."
Communication is the act of sharing information, thoughts, or feelings with other people. In a family, it involves talking, listening, and understanding each other to build strong relationships and solve problems.
"The communicate is important."
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"medicines that we use to treat diseases today work by interacting"
"We call them miniproteins."
"better at communicating with cells"
"We design them to be small because this helps them to get around inside the body..."
"We've developed a new type of protein that's better at communicating with cells."
"Most of the medicines that we use to treat diseases today work by interacting wi..."
"focused on becoming fluent in the language of cells"
"how this action should be carried out"
"provide context and logic for how this action should be carried out"
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