Silicon vs Silicone: What’s the Difference?

Surgeon and historian Jack C. Fisher sits down with Dr. David Granet to discuss fundamental differences between silicon and silicone. Though the fear surrounding their usage was unwarranted and not based in scientific fact, battles waged about their safety and government regulation followed suit. Watch the Entire Talk Here: [6/2017] [Show ID: 32611] Please Note: Knowledge about health and medicine is constantly evolving. This information may become out of date. Explore More Health & Medicine on UCTV () UCTV features the latest in health and medicine from University of California medical schools. Find the information you need on cancer, transplantation, obesity, disease and much more. Explore More Humanities on UCTV () The humanities encourage us to think creatively and explore questions about our world. UCTV explores human culture through literature, history, ethics, philosophy, cinema and religion so we can better understand the human experience. UCTV is the broadcast and online media platform of the University of California, featuring programming from its ten campuses, three national labs and affiliated research institutions. UCTV explores a broad spectrum of subjects for a general audience, including science, health and medicine, public affairs, humanities, arts and music, business, education, and agriculture. Launched in January 2000, UCTV embraces the core missions of the University of California -- teaching, research, and public service – by providing quality, in-depth television far beyond the campus borders to inquisitive viewers around the world. ()