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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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32:05

Engineering Functional Foods for Human Health

Talking Biotech with Dr. Kevin Folta ·

2018/04/28

Dr. Monica Schmidt from the University of Arizona has an interest in using technology to make foods that are better for people. Elimination of fungal toxins and enhanced production of key nutrients are two major areas of interest, and she has created lines that clearly are better for human health. She also has an interest in using plants as factories for key proteins and enzymes. Her laboratory’s extensive work is discussed on this week’s podcast. Co-hosted with Cat Cropsey

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Transgenic Plants and Industrial Protein Production

Talking Biotech with Dr. Kevin Folta ·

2018/04/21

Many important enzymes, industrial and therapeutic proteins are manufactured using transgenic plants. Plants offer many benefits to protein production over animal cells and microbes for many applications. In this episode Dr. Beth Hood from Arkansas State University and Infinite Enzymes joins the podcast to talk about the history of making proteins in plants, the rationale, and the exciting future. She also discusses why her company uses the corn kernel as the optimum production machine,

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47:32

Rice Domestication and Diversity

Talking Biotech with Dr. Kevin Folta ·

2018/04/14

Rice is a world food staple with an incredible story. Dr. Susan McCouch from Cornell University has been studying rice genetics for decades, and directs efforts in rice education in conjunction with the International Rice Research Institute in the Philippines. This episode features interesting stories about rice origins, early selection, variation and domestication. It is a fascinating look at the details behind an important food crop.# COLABRATalking Biotech is brought to you by

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54:41

Insect Gene Drives (Part 2)

Talking Biotech with Dr. Kevin Folta ·

2018/04/07

Dr. Jennifer Kuzma received her training in biochemistry, and then later found herself working in social sciences. She is now the Co-Director of the Genetic Engineering and Society program at North Carolina State University. Dr. Kuzma speaks with Dr. Paul Vincelli (@Pvincell) about the social and political considerations of gene drives. She discusses ethics, policy and regulation, as well surprising imperatives where gene drives may be necessary for conservation or human health. This is

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48:32

Insect Gene Drives (Part 1)

Talking Biotech with Dr. Kevin Folta ·

2018/03/31

Gene drives are a powerful technology that may be used to control pests. The concepts key off of exploiting genetic vulnerabilities that are rapidly inherited, and cause populations to crash over a short time. Such instances happen naturally, but now scientists are engineering the genetics of pests to induce steep population declines from gene drives. Dr. Fred Gould from North Carolina State University discusses the technology, its risks, regulation and some of the social aspects of

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60:00

Pandora’s Picnic Basket; Talking to the Public

Talking Biotech with Dr. Kevin Folta ·

2018/03/24

Over the long history of biotech crops and microorganisms Dr. Alan McHughen has been part of the conversation. His 2000 book Pandora’s Picnic Basket examined the promise and risk of biotech crops. Since then he has been an important voice in helping others separate fact from fiction, and has been a leader in describing and shaping public policy in this arena. In this episode from Denver, CO we discuss the modern manifestations of Pandora’s Picnic Basket. We also sit down with a local

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18:45

USAID, Political Stability and Food Security

Talking Biotech with Dr. Kevin Folta ·

2018/03/17

Dr. Angela Records joins Chris Barbey to discuss the mission of USAID. USAID is committed to remedies in world food insecurity, with an emphasis on examining current opportunities and meshing new technology and crop biology with the most benficial impacts in global food security.Follow Dr. Recordss @AngelaRecords# 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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45:37

Why Sweet Corn is Sweet

Talking Biotech with Dr. Kevin Folta ·

2018/03/09

When we think about corn, we usually think about sweet corn. It is a departure from its cousins that are grown on the vast majority of the acreage, the corn bred for use as animal feed and fuel. Sweet corn was specifically discovered and selected because of its sweetness. But how does a kernel of corn divert the resources used for starch production into simple sugars? Dr. Curt Hannah has been studying starch production over his 45 year career at the University of Florida. Along the

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26:49

Farm Babe Michelle Miller

Talking Biotech with Dr. Kevin Folta ·

2018/02/24

Michelle Miller grew up in Wisconsin and always had an interest in agriculture. When she reached college she traded in rural life for the big city, working in LA at designer stores and living a big city life. But has Farm Babes go, she would find her way from Rodeo Drive to driving to the rodeo. Since, she has been critical of those that marginalize farmers and farming, and has been a powerful voice for agriculture and associated technologies.Follow Michelle at @TheFarmBabeMichelle’s

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22:02

Disease Resistant Bananas

Talking Biotech with Dr. Kevin Folta ·

2018/02/17

The Cavendish banana is the standard banana of commerce, yet it is under threat by a devastating disease that is spreading quickly around the world. Dr. James Dale and his team have identified a banana resistance gene that confers resistance to the disease, and they have shown that it can fortify otherwise susceptible plants. These exciting findings aid food security issues as well as ensure the future of this important fruit crop. Hosted by Chris Barbey @crbarbey# COLABRATalking Biotech

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40:21

Fighting the Fall Army Worm

Talking Biotech with Dr. Kevin Folta ·

2018/02/10

The Fall Army Worm is a moth larvae that is incredibly destructive. It causes widespread crop losses in the Americas and now has been found in Africa. This pest consumes everything in its path, and can travel many miles on the wind. It is believed that this organism could cause widespread famine in Africa. Oxitec has proposed a solution, keying off of its current suite of insect control strategies. Today we speak with Dr. Simon Warner, CSO of Oxitec. He describes the problem and

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36:45

GMOs in Milk, Meat and Eggs? / Edited Animals

Talking Biotech with Dr. Kevin Folta ·

2018/02/03

Dr. Alison Van Eenennaam is arguably the most effective voice in communication about biotechnology, especially in animals. In today’s podcast she makes her third visit to Talking Biotech. In 2017, she and co-author Amy Young published a review of the literature that examined the presence of transgenic DNA or proteins in milk, meat and eggs. The data show that DNA and proteins from plants are digested to their component parts and pose no unusual risk. Milk meat and eggs from animals

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30:07

Know Ideas Media, Nick Saik

Talking Biotech with Dr. Kevin Folta ·

2018/01/27

When we talk about food and farming, Nick Saik has been excited to tell the story through the camera lens. Nick has built quite an empire by telling the story of food and farming technology. Please check out Nick’s videos and support his efforts.This is the Know Ideas website. Check out Nick’s YouTube channel here. Follow Nick Saik on Twitter: @nick_saik Know Ideas Media on Facebook # COLABRATalking Biotech is brought to you by Colabra – an R&D platform that brings your lab’s

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57:50

Pet Vaccines and Pet Foods

Talking Biotech with Dr. Kevin Folta ·

2018/01/20

Other areas swimming in myth and misinformation involve our pets. Domesticated animals are part of our lives, and therefore are frequent subjects of marketing shams and dangerous trends. An animal anti-vaccination movement is alive and well, and a pet food industry is as steeped in half truths, marketing and emotional appeals attempts to skew consumer purchasing trends. This week’s podcast interviews two experts in the area of pet food and vaccination. Dr. Debbie Cottrell a veterinarian

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34:18

Haskap Berries; A Lifetime in Plant Breeding

Talking Biotech with Dr. Kevin Folta ·

2018/01/13

Dr. Maxine Thompson is a trailblazer. With her education and profound interest in plant breeding, she defied a male-dominated establishment and became a plant breeder at a major university. She would establish a decades-long career in plant breeding at Oregon State University, traveling the world on collection missions and making critical selections that define the roots of the OSU Hazelnut Breeding Program, still thriving today. Now in retirement she continues to breed plants, namely

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44:29

Early Plant Transformation; All Creatures Podcast

Talking Biotech with Dr. Kevin Folta ·

2018/01/06

Dr. Ray Shillito is a scientist that spent the early part of his career in plant transformation, attempting novel approaches in the early 1980’s. It was a time of rapid development of new techniques, and a race to move genes into plants with the goal of genetic improvement. Dr. Shillito shares his memories of that time, and then touches on his recent passion– how to train scientists to prepare better presentations. In the second part of the podcast I speak with Angie Adkin. Angie is a

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61:41

Review, 2018 Directions

Talking Biotech with Dr. Kevin Folta ·

2017/12/30

In 2017 we recorded 53 new episodes, including guest hosts and a great range of outstanding guests. 2018 has some interesting new edges. Kevin and Paul talk about the year in review, and the plans for the future.End of 2017 with 672,000+ downloads. Thank you for listening and for all of your support.# 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/#

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26:20

Control of Aflatoxin in Groundnut

Talking Biotech with Dr. Kevin Folta ·

2017/12/23

Groundnut, or peanut, is a major food staple and excellent protein source in many parts of the world. However, since the nut itself develops in soil, it is prone to fungal infection with Aspergillus flavus, the species that produces aflatoxin. Aflatoxins are some of the most potent naturally-produced carcinogens and are thought to be responsible for liver cancer worldwide. In the Developing World fungal infection and toxin production are a problem on fresh and stored food products.

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The Tragic Story of Nikolai Vavilov / Science Moms...

Talking Biotech with Dr. Kevin Folta ·

2017/12/16

Nikolai Vavilov was a Russian scientist in the early 1900’s. He was known for his characterization of plants, understanding crop domestication, and the centers of origin for many species. He traveled the world with expedition parties to identify and characterize plant species. His collections of seed and samples were extensive, and he was noted as one of the great scientists of the time, and understood inheritance while scientists were developing the concept of a gene. However, as Stalin

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27:03

BONUS TRACK: Dicamba Situation

Talking Biotech with Dr. Kevin Folta ·

2017/12/09

Podcast 112 was a discussion of the dicamba situation. Since that episode was recorded I attended a conference from the North Central Weed Science Society in St. Louis, and heard more information first hand. I also gave my perspectives in a 20 minute talk. In today’s podcast bonus track I recap some of the discussion. Bottom line, this problem needs to be solved, and the companies that sell the seeds and chemicals better stop pointing fingers. They need to make harmed farmers whole again

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