Explore the intersection of AI and synthetic biology with Ginkgo Bioworks, from designing custom proteins to engineering self-fertilizing corn and RNA therapeutics. Learn about biosecurity, ethical considerations, and the future of sustainable materials. Discover how AI is revolutionizing genetic manipulation for agriculture and biodegradable plastics, and how Ginkgo's unique AI approach is pushing scientific boundaries.

Anna Marie Wagner, Head of AI at Ginkgo Bioworks, discusses programming living cells, using AI to decode DNA, and creating a bio-based economy. They explore collaborations with Google, reading DNA as the code of life, and the potential of AI in bioengineering. The podcast also delves into personalized medicines, genetic engineering in agriculture, and the intersection of exponential technologies with synthetic biology.

Anna Marie Wagner from Ginkgo Bioworks discusses the transformative potential of bioengineering and the barriers to biotech development, showcasing Ginkgo's platform solution for biological innovation. Topics include fearlessness in entrepreneurship, revenue models in bioengineering, disrupting the synthetic biology industry, navigating pandemic challenges, and transitioning to startup culture.