Beste Dr Kevin Folta podcasts (2024)

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Mpox- The Virus, Transmission and Treatment - John Rizk 38:10

4h ago38:10

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In this episode of the Talking Biotech podcast, Kevin Folta interviews John Rizk, a pharmacist and epidemiologist, about M-Pox (formerly known as monkeypox). They discuss the emergence of M-Pox, its characteristics, transmission, symptoms, and recovery. The conversation also covers risk factors, diagnosis, vaccination strategies, treatment options,…

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Anticipating Future Limiters of Biotech Applications - Joe Damond 41:19

13d ago41:19

41:19

n this episode, Dr. Kevin Folta speaks with Joe Damond about the rapidly evolving landscape of life sciences, particularly focusing on gene and cell therapies. They discuss the exciting advancements in medical technology, the economic challenges associated with developing new therapies, and the implications for healthcare systems and patient access…

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Apeel: A Solution to Food Waste - Jennny Du 28:19

21d ago28:19

28:19

In this episode of the Talking Biotech podcast, Kevin Folta interviews Jenny Du, co-founder and senior vice president of operations at Apeel, a company focused on reducing food waste through innovative post-harvest technology. They discuss the significant issue of food waste, particularly in fresh produce, and how Apeel's products work to extend th…

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Trees that Survive Citrus Greening - Gary England 50:50

1M ago50:50

50:50

Citrus greening disease or HLB has severely impacted Florida citrus production. And while many solutions have been proposed, there is interest in a number of trees that have shown to not show symptoms of the disease. This week's episode discusses the disease with retired extension specialist Gary England as he evaluates "survivor" trees. These tree…

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The New Face of Anti-Ag Pseudoscience - Vance Crowe 47:18

2M ago47:18

47:18

In this conversation, Dr. Kevin Folta and Vance Crowe discuss the evolving landscape of agriculture communication, the rise of pseudoscience, and the cultural shifts affecting public trust in science. Vance shares his journey from working at Monsanto to founding Legacy Interviews, emphasizing the importance of capturing personal stories. They explo…

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Biotech Enhancement of Protein in World Staple Crops - Dr. Ling Li 28:45

2M ago28:45

28:45

Protein is essential for normal human development and physiology, yet is a significant global deficiency. World food staple crops like rice, wheat, cassava, and potato have relatively protein levels, yet constitute a significant portion of calories consumed. Dr. Ling Li of Mississippi State University has identified that overexpression of a gene ca…

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The GMO Tree You Never Heard About - Dr. Chris Dardick, USDA/ARS 34:14

4M ago34:14

34:14

We regularly discuss a small suite of commercial crops that have been genetically enhanced with transgenes. However, one additional genotype was transformed long ago, and approved for use in the USA, Canada and EU-- but nobody talks about it much. It is the plum resistant to plum pox virus (PPV), a devastating virus of stonefruits. While rare in th…

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Anti-GMO Hawaii Memories; A Career in Ag Science - Dr. Steve Savage 59:17

4M ago59:17

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In 2013 a number of county ordinances sought to end the use of biotech crops on various Hawaiian islands. Hawaii's warm year-'round climate permits several corn seasons a year, so seed corn for the mainland is produced in these locations. However, these technologies are not appreciated by a subset of the population, who see these companies as poiso…

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Enabling Local Production of Protein Therapeutics - Dr. Kerry Love, Sunflower Therapeutics 34:53

4M ago34:53

34:53

Great products and ideas are everywhere, yet limited by the ability to actually produce them in needed quantitites. The technologies from Sunflower Therapeutics enable bioprocess applications throughout the globe in a deployable unit with a small footprint. Dr. Kerry Love describes the technology and it's applications, along with the philosophy of …

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Measuring the Health of T-Cells - Dr. Nigel McCracken, Virax Biolabs 50:35

4M ago50:35

50:35

T-cells are a critical part of the adaptive immune system, actively targeting problematic invaders. From pathogens to cancers, T-cells seek and destroy potentially dangerous cells, and maintain a memory of their presence. In today's episode Dr. Nigel McCracken describes this part of the adaptive immune system and how Virax Biolabs is using speciali…

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Resistance to Correction, Breaking Trust in Science - Drs. Andrea Love and Nicole Keller 44:04

4M ago44:04

44:04

Disinformation clouds the public understanding of science, especially technology in agriculture and medicine. So when a leading journal publishes false information, academic experts have an obligation to help correct the process. This may be done via a variety of methods, but cordial and collegial discussion is the first step. When that fails, note…

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Your Role in Editing Wikipedia - Susan Gerbic 42:32

5M ago42:32

42:32

Wikipedia is the go-to source for many people when starting to research a subject. But is the information correct, or does the information even exist in Wikipedia at all? Susan Gerbic has been training people to edit Wikipedia pages through the Gorilla Skeptics of Wikipedia project. They have edited tens of thousands of pages with over 16 million v…

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Gene Editing in Specialty Crops - Dr. Tom Adams, CEO Pairwise 32:06

5M ago32:06

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Crop genetic engineering has focused primarily on large-acreage crops like corn. But what about the universe of specialty crops that tantalize consumers, things like blackberries or salad greens? Pairwise has used precision twists on gene editing to change specific traits in fruit and vegetable crops. Pairwise founder and CEO, Dr. Tom Adams, discus…

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Special Panel - From Pre-Clinical to Clinical Trials 33:33

6M ago33:33

33:33

Advancement of a new drug from pre-clinical trials to clinical trials is a pivotal time in validation of its therapeutic effects and safety. A panel of experts discusses the process.Door Colabra

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Talking Biotech Begins Year 10! with Dr. Liza Dunn 1:03:32

6M ago1:03:32

1:03:32

Today's episode marks the beginning of the 10th year of the Talking Biotech Podcast. To celebrate, Drs. Liza Dunn and Kevin Folta discuss the last decade of biotech breakthroughs and communications efforts, the fight against technology and the amazing progress in gene editing and human genetic therapies. Plus, what you can do to help the effort goi…

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Targeting Chronic Inflammation Via the Inflamasome - Dr. David Bearss 47:33

6M ago47:33

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Chronic inflammation goes hand-in-hand with many diseases, complicating symptoms and affecting routes of treatment. What is the molecular basis of inflammation, and can it be targeted by new drugs? Scientists have studied the molecular basis of the inflammatory response and have identified specific proteins that complex to initiate the response. Ne…

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Development of Biotech Partnerships 29:40

6M ago29:40

29:40

Strategic partnerships are becoming more important in development and deployment of biotechnology solutions. Today's panel discusses the way partnerships are formed, some of the important considerations with IP and licensing, and how relationships are managed.Door Colabra

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Talking Biotech with Dr. Kevin Folta

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Mpox- The Virus, Transmission and Treatment - John Rizk 38:10

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Anticipating Future Limiters of Biotech Applications - Joe Damond 41:19

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Apeel: A Solution to Food Waste - Jennny Du 28:19

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Trees that Survive Citrus Greening - Gary England 50:50

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The New Face of Anti-Ag Pseudoscience - Vance Crowe 47:18

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Biotech Enhancement of Protein in World Staple Crops - Dr. Ling Li 28:45

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The GMO Tree You Never Heard About - Dr. Chris Dardick, USDA/ARS 34:14

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Anti-GMO Hawaii Memories; A Career in Ag Science - Dr. Steve Savage 59:17

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Enabling Local Production of Protein Therapeutics - Dr. Kerry Love, Sunflower Therapeutics 34:53

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Measuring the Health of T-Cells - Dr. Nigel McCracken, Virax Biolabs 50:35

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Resistance to Correction, Breaking Trust in Science - Drs. Andrea Love and Nicole Keller 44:04

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Your Role in Editing Wikipedia - Susan Gerbic 42:32

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Gene Editing in Specialty Crops - Dr. Tom Adams, CEO Pairwise 32:06

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Special Panel - From Pre-Clinical to Clinical Trials 33:33

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Talking Biotech Begins Year 10! with Dr. Liza Dunn 1:03:32

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Targeting Chronic Inflammation Via the Inflamasome - Dr. David Bearss 47:33

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Development of Biotech Partnerships 29:40

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