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The great George Church takes us through the revolutionary journey of DNA sequencing from his early groundbreaking work to the latest advancements. He discusses the evolution of sequencing methods, including molecular multiplexing, and their implications for understanding and combating aging. We talk about the rise of biotech startups, potential future directions in genome sequencing, the role of precise gene therapies, the ongoing integration of nanotechnology and biology, the potential of biological engineering in accelerating evolution, transhumanism, the Human Genome Project, and the importance of intellectual property in biotechnology. The episode concludes with reflections on future technologies, the importance of academia in fostering innovation, and the need for scalable developments in biotech.02:38 Innovations in DNA Sequencing03:15 The Evolution of Sequencing Methods07:41 Longevity and Aging Reversal12:12 Biotech Startups and Commercial Endeavors17:38 Future Directions in Genome Sequencing28:10 Humanity's Role and Transhumanism37:23 Exploring the Connectome and Neural Networks38:29 The Mystery of Life: From Atoms to Living Systems39:35 Accelerating Evolution and Biological Engineering41:37 Merging Nanotechnology and Biology45:00 The Future of Biotech and Young Innovators47:16 The Human Genome Project: Successes and Shortcomings01:01:10 Intellectual Property in Biotechnology01:06:30 Future Technologies and Final ThoughtsFOLLOW US ON SOCIAL:Twitter @ https://x.com/632nmPodcastSubstack: https://632nmpodcast.substack.com/Michael Dubrovsky @ https://x.com/MikeDubrovskyMisha Shalaginov @ https://x.com/MYShalaginovXinghui Yin @ https://x.com/XinghuiYinSUBSCRIBE:Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/632nm/id1751170269Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/4aVH9vT5qp5UUUvQ6Uf6ORWEBSITE:https://www.632nm.com