Episode Description:
Karl and Erum sit down with Ben Novak to delve deep into the world of biotechnology and its potential to Revive and Restore extinct species. From the dramatic decline of the passenger pigeon to the innovative efforts of conservation through biotechnology, the conversation touches on the challenges and promises of using science to rejuvenate our planet's biodiversity. The trio also discusses the broader implications of biotech in areas like food and cultivation, offering listeners a comprehensive look at the intersection of science, ethics, and entrepreneurship.
Grow Everything brings to life the bioeconomy when hosts Karl Schmieder and Erum Azeez Khan share stories from the field and interview leaders and influencers in the space. Life is a powerful force and it can be engineered. What are we creating?
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Topics Covered:
- 00:00:00: Kick-off: Karl, Erum, and Ben's Personal Journeys
- 00:07:31: Unmasking Opioids: The Dark Reality Behind "Pain Killers"
- 00:11:02: Business Lessons: The Rise and Demise of Amri
- 00:15:47: Nature's Revival: The Science of Bringing Back Extinct Species
- 00:21:45: Biotech's Promise: Reimagining the Return of Extinct Species
- 00:25:36: Birds of Yore: The Enigmatic Tale of Passenger Pigeons
- 00:33:26: Ecosystem Architects: How Passenger Pigeons Shaped Forests
- 00:37:14: Green Solutions: Passenger Pigeons and Sustainable Forestry
- 00:42:50: Collaborative Conservation: Genomic Solutions and Funding Avenues
- 00:48:11: Banking on Biodiversity: The Need for Biosample Preservation
- 00:56:00: Past Meets Present: Exploring Animal Behavior in Conservation
- 01:03:53: Deep Dive: Ben Novak on the Mission to Revive and Restore
- 01:08:10: Future of Biodiversity: The Push for Informed Bio Banking
Episode Links:
Bioconcrete Revolution on PBS
Grow Everything episode about bioconcrete: Biology is Hard. Bioconcrete is Harder. Prometheus Materials' Loren Burnett.
Third Wave of Synbio by Massimo Portincaso
What passenger pigeons look like
Revive & Restore - Donate today!
Gap in Nature by Tim Flannery and Peter Schouten
Feathered River Across The Sky by Joel Greenberg
Ben’s Webinar: Passenger Pigeons. A Force for Forest Disturbance
ViaGen animal and pets cloning company
Informed biobanking protocols
Bringing Science Fiction to Life: Not Boring created a Sci-Fi idea bank of 3500 sci fi ideas ready to be brought to life
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