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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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41:54

Eggplant Origins and Diversity; Thoughts of Dr. Borlaug

Talking Biotech with Dr. Kevin Folta ·

2016/10/01

The eggplant (brinjal, aubergine) is a curious fruit in western nations, but is an important staple for hundreds of millions of people worldwide. Today’s podcast discusses the eggplant with Dr. Mark Chapman from University of Southampton in the UK. Dr. Chapman has examined the domestication and evolution of the eggplant, discussing its natural variability and the use of molecular tools to study relatedness between the diverse land races. The second part of the podcast shares Dr. Indra

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61:43

17 Questions About Glyphosate

Talking Biotech with Dr. Kevin Folta ·

2016/09/24

Talking Biotech #52 visits with Iida Ruishalme, cell biologist, author and blogger. Iida is a trained scientist that writes the blog Thoughtscapism. Recently she published a comprehensive assessment of the frequently-asked questions regarding the glyphosate herbicide. Her thoughtful discussion was the basis of today’s discussion. Follow Iida in all of her social media areas:Blog: thoughtscapism.com Facebook page: https://www.facebook.com/Thoughtscapism/ Twitter: Iida Ruishalme

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48:59

Weed Killer in Vaccines?

Talking Biotech with Dr. Kevin Folta ·

2016/09/17

Today’s episode is born of frustration. Fear-mongering non-experts are abusing improper interpretations from an available herbicide detection kit to make claims that herbicides are now found in vaccines. Namely, they seek to find glyphosate, the active ingredient in Roundup. They use a kit you can buy on the internet, but fail to use it in the way it is designed. Instead of using it on water, they use it on complex mixtures that yield false positives that are interpreted as legitimate

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50:26

How to Make a Plant from a Single Cell

Talking Biotech with Dr. Kevin Folta ·

2016/09/10

One of the most important steps in genetic engineering a plant is the process of regenerating an entire new plant from a single cell that contains the new genetic instructions. The process is as much art as science. Dr. Indra Vasil was a pioneer in this area, especially in monocots, the plants we think of as our major grasses and grains. In this interview Dr. Vasil discusses the early days of plant tissue culture, and his contributions to the process that makes genetic engineering of

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62:17

Watermelon Domestication, Breeding and Party Tricks;...

Talking Biotech with Dr. Kevin Folta ·

2016/09/03

The dog-days of summer are a perfect match for watermelon. This podcast discusses domestication, breeding and interesting stories of where this magical fruit came from, and where it is going. Dr. Cecilia McGregor shares her knowledge of the origins of this important dessert crop, along with interesting facets of how it is used by other people around the world. She also ventures into “endless amusement” with watermelons. In the second half, I answer the many questions that came in over the

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65:47

Eggplants, Brinjals and Aubergines

Talking Biotech with Dr. Kevin Folta ·

2016/08/27

One of the amazing success stories of genetic engineering is the eggplant, known as the “brinjal” in Asia and the “aubergine” in Europe. In the west it is occasional table fare, yet in many parts of Asia it is a daily staple. Farmers in Bangladesh and India rely on doses of old-school insecticides to protect their crop, up to eighty a season, and not always with appropriate protection equipment. The problem is insects that bore into the plant and into the fruit, destroying a crop.One

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55:16

Genetic Engineering, Extension and Communication

Talking Biotech with Dr. Kevin Folta ·

2016/08/20

Those of you that follow social media know Dr. Paul Vincelli. He’s a visible contributor to the discussion on genetic engineering, but also ventures into discussion of climate change. So how do scientists learn to rethink their approach to public hot-button topics to be effective? This has been a question for scientists for a long time, as we perennially fail to connect well with the public.Podcast Resources:* Genetic Engineering and Sustainable Crop Disease Management: Opportunities for

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50:34

Genetics of Depression; Women and Science

Talking Biotech with Dr. Kevin Folta ·

2016/08/13

Talking Biotech Podcast #46 was a lot of fun. My co-host is the effervescent Kiona Elliott, a wonderful undergraduate student in my lab that not only is studying science, but she’s also studying how to communicate with public audiences. The main guest is Dr. Ashley Winslow, Director of Neurogenetics at the Orphan Disease Center at the University of Pennsylvania Medical School. We discuss the results from her recent paper in Nature Genetics that used voluntary public information from 23

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56:53

Viral Threats to Coffee

Talking Biotech with Dr. Kevin Folta ·

2016/08/06

Talking Biotech #45 discusses the viral threats to coffee. We’re joined by Dr. Michael Goodin, Associate Professor of Plant Pathology from the University of Kentucky. Coffee viruses are important threats to sustainable production. They are spread by insects, so insect control is a critical aspect of their spread. Dr. Goodin talks about the unusual molecular aspects of the virus, plus the reasons he enjoys researching coffee, as it is a high-value crop that helps farmers in the

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65:44

Indian Farmers Suicides 2, Your Questions

Talking Biotech with Dr. Kevin Folta ·

2016/07/30

Talking Biotech Podcast #44 continues Kavin Senapathy’s interview with Dr. Ronald Herring. Dr. Herring is a Professor of Government and International Professor of Agriculture and Rural Development at Cornell University. Dr. Herring is a social scientist that has carefully studied the situation in India. This is the second part of the interview discussing the myths and facts surrounding Indian farmer suicides, a popular narrative in anti-genetic-engineering circles. Professor Herring

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47:42

Indian Farmer Suicides

Talking Biotech with Dr. Kevin Folta ·

2016/07/23

In discussion of genetically engineered crops there is frequent reference to farmer suicides in India. Claims are made that Indian farmers build massive debt for cotton seeds, they become beholden to Monsanto for the money, and then kill themselves. This story is repeated ad nauseum by Vandana Shiva and others that exploit the untimely deaths of farmers for political gain, and to foment anger against biotechnology. Today’s podcast features Dr. Ronald Herring. Dr. Herring is a Professor

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70:01

The National Academies Report Summary

Talking Biotech with Dr. Kevin Folta ·

2016/07/16

The Seralini Rats make an appearance a the NAS Report Summary.A report on Genetically Engineered Crops was commissioned by the National Academies of Science, and a committee was convened to review the current literature. The committee also considered testimony of experts, including self-described experts. A wide range of opinions were considered.This week’s podcast summarizes the findings of the committee, along with specific questions to Dr. Neal Stewart, a member of the NAS committee.The

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52:32

Innovations to Fight Citrus Disease

Talking Biotech with Dr. Kevin Folta ·

2016/06/18

If there was anyone that could be dubbed a science wizard, it might be Dr. Jude Grosser. Dr. Grosser has made a career of edgy innovation, creating new solutions that define the forefront of genetic improvements in citrus. He has mastered unconventional techniques that produce new variants of trees (both their scions and rootstocks) that bring improved production quality to Florida’s fresh fruit and orange juice industries. Currently he is a key strategist in the fight to save Florida

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41:48

Genetic Engineering Forests

Talking Biotech with Dr. Kevin Folta ·

2016/06/11

Dr. Steve Strauss is a Distinguished Professor of Forestry at Oregon State University. He has been at the forefront of forest biology and genetic engineering of trees, contributing greatly to the understanding of fundamental tree biology, as well as the development of techniques and tools to perform genetic engineering in tree species. We discuss the many opportunities in tree breeding, as well as the limitations and other challenges. Please follow Dr. Strauss on Twitter: @shstrauss#

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51:12

What a Plant Knows

Talking Biotech with Dr. Kevin Folta ·

2016/06/04

It is so wonderful to share the time with Prof. Danny Chamovitz. He’s an accomplished researcher, a successful Dean, and leader in Israel’s agricultural research enterprise. He discusses his book, What a Plant Knows and describes plants as beings in tune with their environments, planning to adapt to change on demand. He’ll change your perspective on plants for ever. He also talks about his lab’s research and the climate toward biotech in Israel.We’ll also take a look at Miles Greb’s

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50:28

GMO Cheese; Nat’l Academies Review

Talking Biotech with Dr. Kevin Folta ·

2016/05/28

Chipotle proudly serves it. The Vermont GMO labeling rules exempt it. Still 95% of cheese is manufactured from enzymes created through recombinant DNA technology. These GMO-derived enzymes are tremendously beneficial to the process. Young cow stomachs are not needed and the prices are lower because the enzymes are abundant. Levi Gadye is a graduate student in neuroscience and science writer. He recently wrote an article on cheese enzymes in Gizmodo, and joined us in talking about

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43:25

Gene Editing Virus Resistant Pigs

Talking Biotech with Dr. Kevin Folta ·

2016/05/21

The African Swine Fever Virus is a devastating pathogen that leads to fatal disease in domesticated swine. Scientists at the Roslin Institute led by Prof. Bruce Whitelaw have made an important advance for domestic pig health and welfare. Wild African pigs like warthogs do not get the disease. Researchers at Roslin have studied the genes associated with viral infection, and found what is likely a critical difference between the wild and domestic pigs. Using new gene editing technology,

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48:59

Citrus Domestication, Breeding & Challenges

Talking Biotech with Dr. Kevin Folta ·

2016/05/14

“Citrus” is a term applied to a variety of popular and nutritious fruits, including oranges, grapefruit, lemons and limes. Citrus breeders are tasked with improving the varieties, which takes decades. Still, great progress has been made in fruit improvement. However, over the last twenty years a disease called Huanglongbing, or “HLB” (also known as “citrus greening”) has emerged in the USA and threatens the citrus industry. Today the focus is how to grow improved citrus varieties that

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60:40

Exploring the Unnaturally Delicious

Talking Biotech with Dr. Kevin Folta ·

2016/05/07

This week the Talking Biotech Podcast shares an intriguing discussion with Dr. Jayson Lusk. Dr. Lusk is an agricultural and food economist at Oklahoma State University. He has analyzed many facets of consumer choices, consumer behaviors, and the potential costs of policy change in agriculture. More importantly, he is a sought after speaker and author, sharing his expertise and experiences in many industry and public forums. He is a prolific author, and his books The Food Police and

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64:42

Strawberry History and Improvement; Favorite Sites

Talking Biotech with Dr. Kevin Folta ·

2016/04/29

Strawberry is a popular fruit with tremendous commercial value, and while everyone loves a good strawberry, are they actually getting better? This week’s podcast talks to Dr. Jim Hancock, strawberry breeder from Michigan State University. Dr. Hancock explains strawberry’s wild history, from cultivation by indigenous people in Chile, to colonists moving them around the world, to spies taking them home to the king. Modern challenges and solutions to sustainable production are discussed. In

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