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.
- Update frequency
- every 6 days
- Average duration
- 42 minutes
- Episodes
- 468
- Years Active
- 2015 - 2025
Correcting the Veratasium Glyphosate - Monsanto Episode
Listener Request! The YouTube channel Veritasium has been recognized by scientists and the public as a great source for scientific information. So what happened in the recent episode? The episode o…
Unintended Effects of HPV and Shingles Vaccines - Dr. Kevin Folta
Anti-vaccination activists, including the US Health and Human Services Secretary, decry the risk of vaccination. In two recently developed vaccines the emerging story is that there is risk in not bei…
Revolutionizing Agriculture with RNA Technology - Dr. Andrey Zarur
In this episode of the Talking Biotech podcast, Dr. Andrey Zarur, CEO of Greenlight Biosciences, discusses the innovative applications of RNA technology in agriculture. The conversation covers the ch…
Glyphosate 10 Years After IARC - Dr. Robert Tarone
Summary
In this episode of the Talking Biotech podcast, Dr. Kevin Folta interviews Dr. Robert Tarone, a retired scientist with extensive experience in cancer statistics and experimental design. They d…
Glyphosate: 10 Lessons from 10 Years After IARC - Dr. David Zaruk
In this episode of the Talking Biotech podcast, Kevin Folta and Dr. David Zaruk discuss the complexities surrounding glyphosate, particularly in light of the IARC Monograph 112 published a decade ago…
Evidence of Pig Domestication - Dr. Jiajing Wang
This conversation explores the domestication of pigs, highlighting their importance in human society, the historical evidence of their domestication, and innovative research methods used to study the…
The Shingles Vaccines and Dementia - Dr. Pascal Geldsetzer
In this episode of the Talking Biotech podcast, Dr. Kevin Folta speaks with Dr. Pascal Geldsetzer about the relationship between the shingles vaccine and dementia. They discuss the prevalence of shin…
Old Tricks, New Wheat for Celiacs - Maria Rottersman
Summary
In this episode of the Talking Biotech Podcast, Kevin Folta speaks with Maria Rodtersman, a Ph.D. candidate at UC Davis, about her research on developing wheat to reduce gluten content, specif…
A Tribute to Dr. Franklin Stahl and His Elegant Experiment
The elucidation of DNA's structure led to questions about how it was replicated. Today's Talking Biotech Podcast commemorates the landmark experiments by Dr. Franklin Stahl, who died recently at the …
Social Media, Traditional Media, Ag Misinformation - Connie Diekman and Dr. Cami Ryan
In this episode of the Talking Biotech Podcast, Dr. Kevin Folta discusses the challenges of misinformation in food science with Dr. Cami Ryan and registered dietitian Connie Diekman. They explore the…
We Are Eating the Earth - Michael Grunwald
In this episode of the Talking Biotech Podcast (464) host Dr. Kevin Folta engages with journalist and author Michael Grunwald about his book 'We Are Eating the Earth.' They discuss the complex relati…
New Solutions for Anorexia Nervosa and Obesity - Dr. Roger Cone
In this episode of the Talking Biotech podcast, Dr. Roger Cone discusses the complexities of obesity and eating disorders, emphasizing the role of brain circuits in regulating feeding behaviors. He e…
Brainstorming to Defeat Antimicrobial Resistance - Dr. Anita Shukla
This episode of the Talking Biotech podcast features Dr. Anita Shukla discussing the critical issue of antibiotic resistance and the innovative engineering solutions being explored to combat it. The …
A Grassroots Run for Ag Commissioner - Dr. Sarah Taber
In this episode of the Talking Biotech podcast, Dr. Kevin Folta interviews Dr. Sarah Taber, who shares her journey from agricultural consulting to running for Ag Secretary in North Carolina. It is mo…
Where Did The Bird Flu Go? - Dr. Kevin Folta
In this episode of the Talking Biotech podcast, Dr. Kevin Folta discusses the current state of avian influenza, particularly the H5N1 strain, its history, zoonotic potential, and the implications for…
The Origin of Critical Maize Traits - Regina Fairbanks and Dr. Jeffrey Ross-Ibarra
This episode of the Talking Biotech podcast delves into the evolutionary significance and domestication history of corn (maize). Dr. Kevin Folta hosts a discussion with Regina Fairbanks and Dr. Jeffr…
The GE Corn Ban in Mexico - Luis Ventura
In this episode of the Talking Biotech podcast, Kevin Folta and Luis Ventura discuss the recent constitutional ban on genetically engineered corn in Mexico. They explore the implications of this regu…
The Mexico GMO Corn Controversy - Luis Ventura
This conversation explores the complex relationship between corn and Mexico, focusing on its cultural, economic, and agricultural significance. The discussion highlights the moratorium on genetically…
Synthetic Biology and Natural Products - Dr. Philipp Zerbe
This conversation explores the intersection of natural products and synthetic biology, emphasizing the importance of science communication and outreach. Julia Ball shares her passion for connecting t…
Designing New Proteins with A.I. - Stefan Van Grieken
In this episode of the Talking Biotech podcast, Dr. Kevin Folta speaks with Steph van Grieken, CEO of Cradle, about the revolutionary intersection of AI and protein engineering. They discuss the cent…