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Physics for presidents, future and present Roxanne Makasdjian talks to Professor Richard Muller about his thoughts on teaching at UC Berkeley and on what new President Barack Obama needs to know about physics to succeed in handling the world’s most pressing problems. Watch the video! Science Today: Synthetic Biology “Imagine the ability to assemble biological components for the production of anti-cancer microbes, or a plant-based transportation fuel…” Watch the video! CITRIS: Center for Information Technology Research in the Interest of Society Meet CITRIS scientists, working to create information technology solutions for many of our most pressing social, environmental and healthcare problems. Watch the video! Looking for Good News in the Human Genome Learn how Cal scientists have found a welcome reason to delve into your genetic heritage: to find the slight genetic flaws that can be fixed with remedies as simple as vitamin or mineral supplements. Watch the video! Engineers Harness Cell Phones for Medical Imaging Boris Rubinsky, professor of mechanical engineering, tells how his team conceived and developed a new device that uses cellphones to make medical imaging much cheaper and more accessible to the poor. Watch the video!