Podcast Episodes
Back to SearchCorn Origins and Domestication
Episode 57
Corn. It ultimately has a role in so much of what we eat. From a sweet corn cob on the 4th of July, to the calories that made the steak possible, to…
9 years, 6 months ago
Teaching Biotech with Journey of a Gene
Episode 56
The processes of biotechnology can be a bit of a black box, and that does not help further its understanding or acceptance. Journey of the Gene is a…
9 years, 6 months ago
Nutrition in the First 1000 Days
Episode 55
Beginning at conception, a new human’s development and long-term health are critically dependent on the availablity of proper nutrition. The right n…
9 years, 7 months ago
Peanuts; Talking to Family about GMO
Episode 54
The peanut is a valuable crop for American farmers and is extensively cultivated worldwide. It is an important source of protein and healthy oils. …
9 years, 7 months ago
Eggplant Origins and Diversity; Thoughts of Dr. Borlaug
Episode 53
The eggplant (brinjal, aubergine) is a curious fruit in western nations, but is an important staple for hundreds of millions of people worldwide. Tod…
9 years, 7 months ago
17 Questions About Glyphosate
Episode 52
Talking Biotech #52 visits with Iida Ruishalme, cell biologist, author and blogger. Iida is a trained scientist that writes the blog Thoughtscapism.…
9 years, 8 months ago
Weed Killer in Vaccines?
Episode 51
Today’s episode is born of frustration. Fear-mongering non-experts are abusing improper interpretations from an available herbicide detection kit to…
9 years, 8 months ago
How to Make a Plant from a Single Cell
Episode 50
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 th…
9 years, 8 months ago
Watermelon Domestication, Breeding and Party Tricks; Your Questions
Episode 49
The dog-days of summer are a perfect match for watermelon. This podcast discusses domestication, breeding and interesting stories of where this magi…
9 years, 8 months ago
Eggplants, Brinjals and Aubergines
Episode 48
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…
9 years, 8 months ago