In this week’s show: Skip Ashmore of Given Imaging discusses the use of their “camera pill” to take pictures inside the gastrointestinal tract for things like colonoscopy. News of the week: The Andromeda Strain, MEMS and mountain lions, diagnosing heart attacks in just a few minutes, and smart pills that can tell if you’ve taken your medicine or not. Time: 54 minutes. Music courtesy: Podshow Podsafe Music / Artist: Nick Murray
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Join Marlene Bourne each week as she explores the latest in nanotechnology, MEMS and more. Find out what these technologies are, how they work, why they’re making a difference, and what that means to you.
The Bourne Report airs live Sunday afternoons on Independent 1310 KXAM in Phoenix. Each show is posted to the web Sunday evenings.
For more details about the Bourne Report Radio show, please visit www.bournereport.com
About Marlene
Marlene Bourne
Marlene Bourne is internationally recognized as one of the leading experts on MEMS (micro-electro-mechanical systems) and nanotechnology. Known for her insightful, thought-provoking commentary, Marlene is highly regarded for her unique ability to present complex information in an easily understood manner that captivates audiences worldwide. The author of two books, A Consumer's Guide to MEMS & Nanotechnology, and MEMS & Nanotechnology for Kids, Marlene's third book, The Future of Healthcare: BioMEMS and Nanomedicine, will be published in 2008.
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