The Tech That Will Prevent and Reverse Chronic Disease w/ Naveen Jain & Guru Banavar | EP #71

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Nov 2, 2023

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Naveen Jain

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Guru Banavar

Naveen Jain, a serial entrepreneur and founder of Viome, and Guru Banavar, Chief Technology Officer at Viome and AI pioneer behind IBM Watson, delve into innovative solutions for chronic diseases. They discuss the importance of understanding human DNA and the microbiome's role in health. Topics include using food as medicine, early detection of oral cancer, and the dangers of gut imbalances. Their insights advocate for personalized health solutions powered by AI, emphasizing the need for a shift in healthcare towards individualized approaches and data-driven strategies.

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INSIGHT

RNA's Importance

DNA does not change during the onset or progression of chronic diseases.
Analyzing RNA expression is crucial for understanding and addressing these diseases.

INSIGHT

Microbiome's Impact

99% of expressed genes come from the microbiome, not human DNA.
The microbiome plays a critical role in human health, including training the immune system.

ANECDOTE

Diamandis' Sinus Infection

Peter Diamandis experienced a sinus infection after a dental procedure.
He initially resisted antibiotics to protect his microbiome, but ultimately needed them due to severe symptoms.

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In this episode, Peter, Naveen, and Guru discuss the importance of asking unique questions to solve massive problems, particularly in the realm of chronic diseases and healthcare. They emphasize the need to understand not just human DNA but also the expression of genes and the role of the microbiome in human health.

18:07 | Eating as Medicine for Health
28:46 | Early Detection of Oral Cancer
01:22:35 | The Dangers of Gut Imbalance

Naveen is a serial entrepreneur and philanthropist driven to solve the world's biggest challenges through innovation. As the founder of Viome, Moon Express, World Innovation Institute, TalentWise, Intelius, and Infospace, Naveen is an intensely curious entrepreneur who is focused on audacious ideas that push humanity forward. He is the author of the award-winning book, Moonshots: Creating a World of Abundance, the creator of Mindvalley, Masterclass programs, and behind XPRIZE, a global future positive movement, and on the board of Singularity University.

Guruduth Banavar, known as Guru, is a recognized leader in Artificial Intelligence. He is currently the Chief Technology Officer at Viome, where he leads AI and co-leads clinical research. Before joining Viome, Guru was leading the team that created IBM Watson, a gold standard in artificial intelligence. His work at IBM Watson was focused on augmenting the human capacity for complex thought with artificial intelligence.

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