Karl and Erum give us a peek into their outlook for 2025, discussing biotech trends, the rise of decentralized science, and the convergence of AI with biology. They talk about the thawing of the "biotech winter," the potential risks of a new bird flu pandemic, and exciting innovations in quantum biology and drug discovery. Their conversation also touches on how waste can become a resource in biomanufacturing, the future of microbiome engineering, and the growing visibility of biotech in mainstream media. Tune in to hear Karl and Erum set the stage for an exciting year ahead in the world of biotech and beyond​.

Grow Everything brings the bioeconomy to life. Hosts Karl Schmieder and Erum Azeez Khan share stories and interview the leaders and influencers changing the world by growing everything. Biology is the oldest technology. And it can be engineered. What are we growing?

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Chapters:

• 00:00:00 – The Mushroom That Might Save Us All
• 00:00:15 – A Slightly Nasal New Year Kickoff
• 00:01:30 – Bird Flu: The Pandemic Alarm We're Ignoring
• 00:04:43 – Decentralized Science: Funding the Future with Tokens
• 00:08:16 – AI, Quantum Biology, and Drug Discovery Breakthroughs
• 00:11:36 – Turning Trash into Treasure: Biomanufacturing's Next Frontier
• 00:14:12 – Microbiomes: Tiny Giants in Biotech's Future
• 00:16:14 – Biotech Goes Mainstream: Ads, Cartoons, and Pop Culture
• 00:19:54 – 2025 Awaits: A Year of Big Ideas and Bold Moves

Episode Links:

• Spore Token  
• ARPA-H
• Vitalia - Join today! 
• Vitalia Summer School Program - Enroll today!
• Cemvita 
• Polybion
• Head & Shoulders x NFL scalp microbiome commercial
• Nike Stairs commercial
• American Dad gene editing episode
• Common Side Effects on Adult Swim

Topics Covered: 

2025 outlook, decentralized science, quantum biology, longevity biotech, waste to value, waste as a resource, biomaterials, bioeducation, microbiome

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