This week, we deep-dive into the world of genome engineering and yeast organisms with Leslie Mitchell. She’s the Co-founder and CEO of Neochromosome, a synthetic biology company specialising in whole chromosome delivery and highly automated synthesis of complex DNA. Leslie, one of the minds behind the trailblazing Synthetic Yeast Genome Project, discusses the technology behind synthetic chromosome engineering, describes its potential applications, and addresses the challenges of scalability.
Listen in as Patrick and Leslie discuss the processes behind chromosome engineering and the impact it could have on the world of gene therapies.
The Genetics Podcast