ESP Biography

Nanomachines are arguably the coolest sci-fi gadgets of the future. Yet, their creation may be more imminent then you think! In fact, we already know that we ourselves, (and all other living things) are composed of tiny nanomachines called "proteins." And it is our very own bodies that we will find the pieces necessary to create the nanomachines! In this class, we will explore interesting discoveries and insights from molecular biology and nanotechnology in finding the right pieces for the nanomachines.

Caenorhabditis elegans, or C. elegans for short, is a tiny little worm that is barely visible to naked eye. Yet, these tiny creatures left giant footprints in our understanding of how our own bodies work. So what are so amazing about them? In this class, we will explore the history, biology, and other cool facts about these creatures.