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Episode 225
Dr. Ilaria Capua is an internationally recognized virologist, and a world expert in avian influenza and other animal viruses. Following her effort …
6 years, 3 months ago
Opportunities with American Society of Plant Biologists
Episode 224
The American Society of Plant Biologists is the largest professional society for plant biologists. Dr. Mary Williams discusses some of the ways that…
6 years, 3 months ago
Women in Genomics
Episode 223
Like many areas of science, the early days of genomics quickly became a male-dominated discipline. While more women were earning advanced degrees an…
6 years, 4 months ago
Cassava Innovation in Africa
Episode 222
Cassava is a staple food crop in Africa and Asia, yet is widely unknown by the industrialized world. While almost a billion people depend on this cr…
6 years, 4 months ago
Talking Biotech Hiatus
Episode 221
I’ve dreaded this day. I have not missed a Saturday in a long time, but after being told to end the series by the institution I have not been able t…
6 years, 4 months ago
Biotech Cotton Comes to Kenya
Episode 220
Kenya is an emerging economy and has significant investment in advanced technologies. However, a 2013 ban on biotech crops has limited farmer access…
6 years, 4 months ago
International Biotechnology, Policy and Future
Episode 219
Dr. Stuart Smyth is no stranger to anyone that has watched social media. As a leading ag economist he has consistently represented science and techn…
6 years, 4 months ago
An Engineered Cowpea for Africa
Episode 218
The cowpea is a high-protein food staple in parts of Africa, particularly in the growing countries of Nigeria, Niger, and Burkina-Fasso. Production i…
6 years, 5 months ago
Precision Medicine
Episode 217
There is a massive amount of human genomic DNA sequence data, and it is now possible to identify correlates with specific disease, drug sensitivity a…
6 years, 5 months ago
Bacteria Fixing Nitrogen in Plants
Episode 216
Nitrogen is essential for crop growth. That reality has led to intensive crop fertilization using nitrogen fixed through the Haber-Bosch process, w…
6 years, 5 months ago