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.
Colabra · Kevin Folta
Show overview
Talking Biotech with Dr. Kevin Folta has been publishing since 2015, and across the 11 years since has built a catalogue of 502 episodes, alongside 2 trailers or bonus episodes. That works out to roughly 360 hours of audio in total. Releases follow a weekly cadence.
Episodes typically run thirty-five to sixty minutes — most land between 34 min and 49 min — though episode length varies meaningfully from one episode to the next. None of the episodes are flagged explicit by the publisher. It is catalogued as a EN-US-language Science show.
The show is actively publishing — the most recent episode landed 4 days ago, with 23 episodes already out so far this year. Published by Kevin Folta.
From the publisher
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.
Latest Episodes
View all 502 episodesGates Ag One-Technology Development for Smallholder Farmers in Africa and South Asia
The Story of Oncolytic Viruses to Cure Cancer Tumors!
The history & science behind GLP1 receptor agonists
Meat Proteins in Plants
New Strategies in Early ALS Detection
A new strategy in the war on obesity
Cameron English-The Debate on Conventional vs Organic Farming
Stop Political Interference in Federal Science Grants! With Dr. Colette Delawalla
The Future of Agriculture -- Dr. Scott Angle
Biotech Mold Detection and Health - Brian Karr
Dr. Neil Stewart-Radiation Sensing Potatoes
Milk Proteins without the Dairy - Adam Tarshis and Dr. Cory Tobin
New Technology in Severe Burn Care - Dr. Katie Bush
New Methods in Early Cancer Detection - Dr. Nate Montgomery
Strategies in Combating Chronic Kidney Disease - Dr. Salvadore Viscomi
AI and the Future of Healthcare -- Dr. Emilia Javorsky
The First Environmental GE Organism Release - almost! Dr. Steven Lindow
New Frontiers in Therapeutic Peptides - Dr. Karsten Eastman
Ep 490Genetic Variation in Vegetative Propagation - Dr. Danelle Seymour
In this episode of the Talking Biotech podcast, Dr. Danelle Seymour discusses the genetic anomoliies observed in the vegetative propagation of tree crops, particularly citrus. The conversation delves into the importance of preserving genetic material through grafting, the challenges of genetic variation in vegetatively propagated plants, and the role of mutations in these processes. Dr. Seymour shares insights from her research on the historic Washington Naval orange tree and the implications of somatic mutations for breeding and disease resistance in citrus.
Ep 489Conditionally Active Therapeutics - Dr. Neela Patel, Dr. Diane Hollenbaugh
In this episode of the Talking Biotech podcast, Dr. Kevin Folta speaks with Dr. Neela Patel and Dr. Diane Hollenbaugh from Bonum Therapeutics about the emerging field of conditionally active biologics. They discuss the challenges of current therapies, the innovative mechanisms behind their drug development, and the potential of immuno-oncology to revolutionize cancer treatment. The conversation also covers the market landscape, the origin story of Bonum, and the future directions for their pipeline, emphasizing the importance of targeted therapies in improving patient outcomes.