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Talking Biotech with Dr. Kevin Folta

Talking Biotech is a weekly podcast that uncovers the stories, ideas and research of people at the frontier of biology and engineering. Each episode explores how science and technology will transform agriculture, protect the environment, and feed 10 billion people by 2050. Interviews are led by Dr. Kevin Folta, a professor of molecular biology and genomics.

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29:42

Bees Delivering Pesticides

Talking Biotech with Dr. Kevin Folta ·

2019/01/30

The relationship between pollinators and crop protection strategies has always pitted them against each other, with concern about how insecticides and herbicides might affect charismatic non-target insects like bees. A new technology by the company Bee Vectoring Technologies rewrites the definition to the relationship. In this approach, bees exit the hive to deliver a fungicide to the flower, a biological control that competes against pathogenic fungi that start their damage early in fruit

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50:42

Genetically Engineered Animals- Regulated as Drugs

Talking Biotech with Dr. Kevin Folta ·

2019/01/26

The new techniques in gene editing have made rapid, precise genetic changes possible in animals. Some of the greatest benefits are genetic resistance to disease, generation of less waste, and more rapid growth on the farm. The world has adopted these new techniques and devised sensible and appropriate mechanisms of regulatory oversight. However, in the USA regulation of genetically-engineered animals is cumbersome, and arrests solutions from reaching the field. In short, a GE animal is

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41:39

What We Know vs. What We Think We Know

Talking Biotech with Dr. Kevin Folta ·

2019/01/19

Researchers and communicators in biotechnology have experienced it for a long time– the people that oppose genetic engineering frequently know the least about it. This observation was studied formally by a group of cognitive and social psychologists. Their conclusion: The people with the most extreme attitudes about genetic engineering also have the least working knowledge about the science behind it. In this week’s podcast Dr. Philip Fernbach from the University of Colorado discusses

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31:11

Help Researchers Save Threatened Forests

Talking Biotech with Dr. Kevin Folta ·

2019/01/12

Our forests are critical to ecology. They sequester carbon from human activity, and serve as great resources for renewable building materials, fuels and recreation. However, our forests are threatened like never before. Rapidly changing climates, human activity, and new pests and pathogens have caused massive change in forest populations over a very short time, with some species driven nearly to extinction. Scientists are poised to meet these problems with modern biotechnology. The

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25:09

Engineering Indoor Air Cleaning Plants

Talking Biotech with Dr. Kevin Folta ·

2019/01/05

Indoor air is filled with hazardous trace compounds that arise from flooring, furniture, and even showering. While they pose a minor risk, they are present, and more so in our energy efficient homes. Dr. Stuart Strand has devised houseplants that express a detoxification gene from the human liver. The plants remove these compounds from the air, and may be important contributors to public health in the future.# COLABRATalking Biotech is brought to you by Colabra – an R&D platform that

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34:11

Two Critical Updates – Brinjals and Chestnuts

Talking Biotech with Dr. Kevin Folta ·

2018/12/29

This week’s podcast features and update on two critical technologies– the Bt Brinjal (eggplant) in Bangladesh and the blight resistant American Chestnut. Both of these were covered in earlier episodes, and an update on their status is long overdue. Dr. Tony Shelton of Cornell University and Dr. Bill Powell from SUNY share their stories. Follow Dr. Powell on Twitter @ChestnutPowell Follow Dr. Tony Shelton’s Progress here and download the recent paper here. # COLABRATalking Biotech is

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23:49

Evolution of Weed Resistance

Talking Biotech with Dr. Kevin Folta ·

2018/12/22

Weed resistance is a complex problem with incredible ramifications for agricultural production. It also provides an outstanding opportunity to examine how resistance happens– is it continual development of new mutations, new mutations in the same genes, or is it simply spread of already resistant material? Genome sequencing and comparative genomics indicates that it is all of the above. A recent paper by Kreiner et al tells the story of Amaranth resistance and its origins, particularly with

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17:46

Brockovich’s Deceptive Guardian Article

Talking Biotech with Dr. Kevin Folta ·

2018/12/15

On December 6, 2018 environmental advocate Erin Brockovich published a high-profile opinion piece in The Guardian. The piece was laced with scientific inaccuracies and inflammatory rhetoric about glyphosate, indicating in no uncertain terms that it causes cancer and is present in just about all food. None of these claims are supported by peer-reviewed literature. Further examination shows that Brockovich is a consultant for the law firm that is managing the class action against one

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51:36

Biotechnology Outreach and Extension

Talking Biotech with Dr. Kevin Folta ·

2018/12/08

Dr. Thomas Zinnen has worked with the University of Wisconsin Cooperative Extension Service for almost three decades. His principal job has been sharing information about technology with the state through creative programs and activities. He shares his thoughts on communication with the public, along with some excellent examples of how to get non-scientists to implement scientific reasoning. Follow Tom on Twitter @tmzinnen# COLABRATalking Biotech is brought to you by Colabra – an R&D

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95:59

Thoughtful Questions from a Listener

Talking Biotech with Dr. Kevin Folta ·

2018/12/01

Gary Nolan works in marketing, but enjoys science podcasts, including Talking Biotech. He also frequently blogs about politics, social trends, and science. He finds that he still wrestles with some of the concepts around genetic engineering. This week’s podcast is dedicated to Gary and folks like him– those that want to ask their questions and get honest answers. This week Dr. Kevin Folta answers Gary’s questions about gene editing, transgenic plants and a host of other issues.Follow

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33:38

Careers in Plant Breeding

Talking Biotech with Dr. Kevin Folta ·

2018/11/24

Plant breeding is an important discipline, and the foundation of plant genetic improvements. While modern techniques like gene editing sometimes steal the spotlight, the foundational varieties must have outstanding performance before such amendments are remotely relevant. Today plant breeders are in high demand, both in industry and academia. Drs. Patricio Muñoz and Marcio Resende are two early-career plant breeders, working on blueberry and sweetcorn, respectively. Both implement the

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35:38

Conflict of Interest

Talking Biotech with Dr. Kevin Folta ·

2018/11/17

The term “Conflict of Interest” is thrown around a lot these days, mostly to sully reputations or cast doubt on quality research. That perception of what a conflict of interest is, is quite different than what it actually is. Dr. Chris MacDonald is an expert in Conflict of Interest, disclosure and transparency at Ryerson University. We had a great discussion about what a conflict of interest is, how to avoid them, and how to operate in a climate where the term is so frequently

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16:00

Supporting Farmers, Fighting “Non-GMO”

Talking Biotech with Dr. Kevin Folta ·

2018/11/10

They are farmers. They also own A&C Liquid Assets, a liquor store in Hoxie, Kansas. Allison and Cole Nondorf saw the Smirnoff commercial where they proudly proclaim that they reject “GMO” seed technology, the same seeds that the Nondorf’s (and most of their community) use on their farms. The idea of selling Smirnoff products when the company brazenly rejects the technology your community depends on, seemed to be incompatible ideas. A&C Liquid Assets pulled all of the products

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46:26

A Look Into the Future of Technology

Talking Biotech with Dr. Kevin Folta ·

2018/11/03

The future gets closer every day, and many argue that technology will radically change the world for the better in the next 20 years– if we have the courage to let it. Matt Ward is a serial entrepreneur, angel investor and host of the Fringe FM Podcast. He shares his provocative view of how technology is shifting life and priorities, and how the strangling force of regulation stands to slow progress.# COLABRATalking Biotech is brought to you by Colabra – an R&D platform that brings

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34:26

Solving the Animal Feed Problem

Talking Biotech with Dr. Kevin Folta ·

2018/10/27

What do we use to feed our food? From cattle to fish, livestock require substantial inputs to thrive, and a substantial part of that is their feed. This has measurable impacts from the environment to producer costs. Sam Glickstein of Biotrophics has a solution. Sustainability might be surprising, but he offers an excellent solution.# COLABRATalking Biotech is brought to you by Colabra – an R&D platform that brings your lab’s world-changing research together in one shared space

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36:37

Mango Domestication and Diversity

Talking Biotech with Dr. Kevin Folta ·

2018/10/20

The mango is an incredibly important fruit worldwide, yet little is known about its precise origins or domestication. Today’s podcast explores this important fruit with Dr. Emily Warschefsky, who studied this fruit during her doctoral training. She reveals a surprising background story about this popular fruit.# COLABRATalking Biotech is brought to you by Colabra – an R&D platform that brings your lab’s world-changing research together in one shared space. Learn more at

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45:47

Listener Questions; LaCroix Water Lawsuit

Talking Biotech with Dr. Kevin Folta ·

2018/10/13

Today’s episode is where Kevin Folta answers common questions from listeners. In the second half, we discuss the recent lawsuit against LaCroix and the alleged insecticides used as ingredients.# COLABRATalking Biotech is brought to you by Colabra – an R&D platform that brings your lab’s world-changing research together in one shared space. Learn more at https://www.colabra.app/# TALKING BIOTECHTwitter: https://twitter.com/talkingbiotechWebsite:

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37:11

Nitrogen Fixing and Corn

Talking Biotech with Dr. Kevin Folta ·

2018/10/06

Nitrogen is required for plant growth, and is a significant input in terms of cost and environmental impact. While plants are literally surrounded by nitrogen, it is present in the atmosphere in an unusable form. Some plants (like legumes) have the ability to fix nitrogen, converting it from a gas into a form the plant can use. The idea of somehow moving this important trait from legumes (or microbes) to grain crops has long been considered a holy grail of plant biotechnology. However, the

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27:20

Thalidomide- Molecular Mechanism of Action

Talking Biotech with Dr. Kevin Folta ·

2018/09/29

The drug thalidomide was developed with tremendous promise in managing a variety of disorders, such as anxiety and morning sickness. However, a few years after its common use it became linked to a suite of birth defects, primarily defects in limb development. For almost sixty years scientists have tried to unravel the molecular basis of its action. Dr. Katherine Donovan is a postdoctoral researcher at the Dana Farber Cancer Institute at Harvard University. She was the primary author on

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27:16

Vanilla Uses, Diversity and Improvement

Talking Biotech with Dr. Kevin Folta ·

2018/09/22

There is a vanilla crisis. The familiar flavor agent is a mixture of chemicals from an orchid- and there’s not enough being produced to satisfy demand. But Dr. Alan Chambers knows that crisis and opportunity travel together. He is currently engaging in breeding of vanilla orchids, hoping to improve yields and product quality. In this episode he covers vanilla’s natural history, its current challenges in cultivation and future outlook.# COLABRATalking Biotech is brought to you by Colabra

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