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Episode 106
In today’s podcast we speak with science journalist and author Mark Lynas. Mark has been a central figure in the discussion of biotechnology, partic…
8 years, 6 months ago
Biotech and Ugandan Food Security
Episode 105
Uganda is at an interesting precipice. They have invested in biotech solutions to solve problems in their central food staples, namely the matooke. …
8 years, 7 months ago
Postharvest Solutions in Food Security
Episode 104
Simple solutions can sometimes have tremendous impacts. In this episode Bret Rierson from the World Food Programme discusses a solution to enhancing…
8 years, 7 months ago
RNAi Crop Protection Strategies
Episode 103
The evolution of weed and insect resistance to traditional controls has brought about the need for new approaches in crop protection. Today’s guest …
8 years, 7 months ago
Restoring the American Chestnut
Episode 102
The American Chestnut dominated the Appalachian landscape, ranging from Georgia all the way to Maine. In the late 1800’s a pathogen imported on a tr…
8 years, 7 months ago
Genetically Engineered Diamondback Moth
Episode 101
The diamondback moth is a formidable agricultural pest, causing tremendous losses on farms and requiring significant cultural and chemical-based mana…
8 years, 8 months ago
Kevin Folta’s Research and SciComm
Episode 100
Any podcast’s 100th episode is reason to celebrate. In Talking Biotech’s 100th episode Chris Barbey interviews its originator, Dr. Kevin Folta, Prof…
8 years, 8 months ago
Glyphosate and Human Health
Episode 99
The herbicide glyphosate has been used for over 40 years and is a relatively safe and effective method to control weeds on the farm, in municipal are…
8 years, 8 months ago
Domestication and Radiation of Cats
Episode 98
Modern cats are a lot like their wild counterparts, with specific traits that were gained through domestication. Prof. Eva-Maria Geigl is a paleo-ge…
8 years, 8 months ago
Environmental and Economic Impacts of Biotech Crops
Episode 97
The annual report by agricultural economists Brookes and Barfoot is a helpful resource to understand the impacts of agricultural biotechnology. The …
8 years, 8 months ago