Astronaut and molecular biologist Dr. Kate Rubins shares her groundbreaking work on the International Space Station, from being the first to conduct DNA sequencing in space to advancing biotechnology in a unique and challenging environment. Dr. Rubins explains how space affects biological processes, the tools being developed to study these effects, and how these advancements could revolutionize industries on Earth. Her insights into the future of space travel and exploration, including the potential for sustainable life on Mars, offer a glimpse into the exciting intersection of biology and space science.

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 Next Giant Leap: Returning to the Moon After 50 Years
00:00:18 – Adventures & Anecdotes: Nova Scotia to Space Conversations
00:01:57 – Aliens & Engineering: A Dive Into the Sci-Fi Universe and Genetics
00:05:25 – Space Dreams: Why Exploration Fuels Human Curiosity
00:08:27 – Meet Dr. Kate Rubins: The Astronaut Changing the Game in Space Biology
00:11:43 – The Real Lab in Space: Overcoming Challenges and Pushing Innovations
00:18:45 – First PCR in Space: How Dr. Kate Rubins Made History with DNA Sequencing in Microgravity
00:23:33 – Building for Mars: Synthetic Biology's Role in the Red Planet Mission
00:25:03 – Closed Loop Systems: The Future of Space Sustainability
00:27:41 – Is There Life on Mars? Exploring the Possibilities
00:30:01 – Human Engineering: Could We Modify Ourselves for Space Survival?
00:31:13 – Earth and Space: Integrating Biotech for Space and Beyond
00:34:26 – The Moon Beckons: Our Next Step in Human Exploration
00:35:37 – Unlocking Water on the Moon: What It Means for Future Missions
00:38:56 – Looking Forward: Space, Technology, and the Future of Humanity

Topics Covered: biotech, bioengineering, precision fermentation, epigenetics, optogenetics, light, biosolutions, cellular control, photomolecular biology

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