Exploring the Interplay of Physics and Biology in Nanotechnology and Drug Delivery

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The chapter discusses the interconnectedness of physics and biology, emphasizing how our bodies function at a nanoscale level and how physics underpins all interactions. It explores the use of nanotechnology in drug discovery and delivery, highlighting the potential of designing atomic-scale solutions for precise targeting such as in cancer treatment. The conversation also covers the advancements in nanotechnology, focusing on DNA origami, light activation mechanisms, and the role of nanotechnology in enhancing the immune response through immunotherapy.

In this episode we were joined by Sonia Contera, Professor of Biological Physics at the University of Oxford and the author of Nano Comes to Life: How Nanotechnology Is Transforming Medicine and the Future of Biology. In a wide-ranging conversation with Tom Whipple, the science editor at The Times, she explored the rapidly evolving nanotechnologies that are allowing us to manipulate the very building blocks of life, giving us radical control over our own biology.

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