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Grow Everything Biotech PodcastAuthor: Messaginglab
Grow Everything reveals the world of biology as technology. Hosts Erum Khan and Karl Schmieder interview leaders and influencers biologizing industries with tools like synthetic biology, precision fermentation, bioprospecting, and more. These companies make biomaterials from waste, cosmetics that restore healthy hair and skin, and delicious cultivated foods in a bioreactor and so much more. Join us as we discuss the latest and greatest across biotech, synbio, entrepreneurship, and culture and how this transition is solving healthcare and climate change challenges. Language: en-us Genres: Life Sciences, Science Contact email: Get it Feed URL: Get it iTunes ID: Get it |
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108. Sequence and Desist: Aclid's Kevin Flyangolts On Safeguarding the Bioeconomy
Friday, 20 December, 2024
Kevin Flyangolts joins Erum and Karl to talk about the evolving landscape of biosecurity. They discuss the rapid advancements in biotechnology, the growing accessibility of synthetic DNA, and the need for robust screening systems to ensure safety in the bioeconomy. Kevin shares knowledge from his software background, explaining how tools like those at Aclid Bio are bridging gaps in security, protecting against potential misuse, and setting the stage for future innovations in biotech. With reflections on government initiatives, industry collaboration, and the complexities of ethical biosecurity practices, this conversation showcases the urgent issues and exciting possibilities in the intersection of biology and technology. Grow Everything brings the bioeconomy to life. Hosts Karl Schmieder and Erum Azeez Khan share stories and interview the leaders and influencers changing the world by growing everything. Biology is the oldest technology. And it can be engineered. What are we growing? Learn more at www.messaginglab.com/groweverything Chapters: 00:00:00 - Opening with Unchecked DNA Risks 00:00:22 - Drones, Aliens, and the Unknown 00:01:45 - The Biotech Holiday Buzz 00:04:18 - Manufacturing the Future: A Revolution Begins 00:07:05 - DARPA’s Wild Moonshot Ideas 00:09:47 - What Keeps Us Up at Night 00:11:55 - Meet Kevin: Biosecurity Pioneer 00:15:30 - The Software Revolution in Biotech 00:19:45 - Tackling Biosecurity Challenges with Innovation 00:24:58 - Regulations in a Rapidly Changing Field 00:28:59 - Red Teams and Hidden Vulnerabilities 00:39:04 - Building Biotech Trust and Collaboration 00:44:21 - A Vision for Safer Biotech 00:46:59 - Wrap-Up and What’s Next in Biosecurity Episode Links: Aclid Bio Genspace ECHO NYC Biolabs@NYULangone Quorum Bio The Department of Defense under the Distributed Bioindustrial Manufacturing Program (DBIMP) made 34 awards worth over $60 million. Awardees include Cauldron and Checkerspot. Topics Covered: biosecurity, DNA synthesis, BIOSECURE Act, computer science Have a question or comment? Message us here: Text or Call (804) 505-5553 Instagram / Twitter / LinkedIn / Youtube / Grow Everything Email: groweverything@messaginglab.com Music by: Nihilore Production by: Amplafy Media
