Podcast Episodes
Back to SearchGlyphosate in Groceries; Hops! The Flavor of Beer
Episode 58
In the first part of this week’s podcast you’ll learn how to debunk a viral claim. There are repeated claims that glyphosate, the active ingredient …
9 years, 9 months ago
Corn 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, 9 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, 9 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, 10 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, 10 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, 11 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, 11 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, 11 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, 11 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…
10 years ago