28. Genetic Dreams to Underground Regimes: Andrew Hessel Takes on Digital and Physical Biology

Episode Description: In this episode of Grow Everything, Karl and Erum are joined by Andrew Hessel, co-founder of Humane Genomics, for an engaging discussion on various topics related to genomics and technology. They explore the intriguing concept of reverse genome sequencing and its potential applications. The conversation also delves into the urgency of addressing climate change and the role of quick solutions. They touch on the intersection of gaming technology and cancer therapies, as well as the advancements in protein engineering facilitated by AI tools. The concept of DAOs and their decentralized structure is explained, along with the exploration of alternative proteins and flavors. The episode concludes with a recommendation to watch "Drops of God," a show on Apple TV that explores biology, the environment, and fermentation in wine-making. Grow Everything brings to life the bioeconomy when hosts Karl Schmieder and Erum Azeez Khan share stories from the field and interview leaders and influencers in the space.  Life is a powerful force and it can be engineered. What are we creating? Learn more at www.messaginglab.com/groweverything Topics Covered: 00:00:00 - Competition for Inheritance: Unveiling the World of Wines through Education and Aromas 00:07:09 - From Engines to Synthetic Biology: Andrew Hessel's Journey to the Cutting Edge of Science 00:09:55 - Designing Artificial Viruses: A Personal Journey in Full Genome Engineering to Combat Cancer 00:13:25 - The Future of Biotech: Why Whole Genome Writing Holds the Key 00:15:11 - Unlocking Your Genome's Value: Exploring Genome Banking and Advertising 00:20:17 - Revolutionizing Genetics: How Biotech Companies Harness Celebrity Genomes 00:24:41 - Transforming Cancer Treatment: The Role of Biological Leagues in Custom Medicines 00:30:48 - The AI Revolution in Protein Engineering: Unleashing the Power of Metabolisms 00:33:28 - Synthetic Genomes: The Future of Microbiology and Beyond 00:36:10 - Printing Organisms on Demand: NFT Genomes and the Emerging Digital Economy 00:47:17 - Faster, Cheaper DNA Synthesis: The Companies Pioneering the Revolution 00:53:48 - Exploring Underground Societies: The Potential of Building Down and Mars Colonization 00:57:27 - Building Humans from Scratch: Separating Fact from Fiction in DNA Synthesis and AI 01:03:02 - Creating a Firewall: Balancing the Natural and Bioengineered Worlds in Grow Everything Biotech Episode Links: Andrew Hessel on LinkedIn Genesis Machine by Andrew Hessel and Amy Webb (Amazon) GP Write  Human Genomics Lab DAO  HairDAO DBDAO DeSciNYC Scientist.com $100 Trillion Opportunity by Arvind Gupta Silo The Wool Drops of God The Martian Call or Text the Grow Everything Hotline:  +1 804-505-5553 Have a question or comment? Message us here: Instagram / TikTok / Twitter / LinkedIn / Youtube / GrowEverything website Email: [email protected] Support here: Patreon Music by: Nihilore Production by: Amplafy Media