38. Back From The Dead And Ready To Party: Passenger Pigeons, De-extinction, & Cloning with Revive & Restore's Ben Novak

Episode Description: Karl and Erum sit down with Ben Novak to delve deep into the world of biotechnology and its potential to Revive and Restore extinct species. From the dramatic decline of the passenger pigeon to the innovative efforts of conservation through biotechnology, the conversation touches on the challenges and promises of using science to rejuvenate our planet's biodiversity. The trio also discusses the broader implications of biotech in areas like food and cultivation, offering listeners a comprehensive look at the intersection of science, ethics, and entrepreneurship. 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: Kick-off: Karl, Erum, and Ben's Personal Journeys 00:07:31: Unmasking Opioids: The Dark Reality Behind "Pain Killers" 00:11:02: Business Lessons: The Rise and Demise of Amri 00:15:47: Nature's Revival: The Science of Bringing Back Extinct Species 00:21:45: Biotech's Promise: Reimagining the Return of Extinct Species 00:25:36: Birds of Yore: The Enigmatic Tale of Passenger Pigeons 00:33:26: Ecosystem Architects: How Passenger Pigeons Shaped Forests 00:37:14: Green Solutions: Passenger Pigeons and Sustainable Forestry 00:42:50: Collaborative Conservation: Genomic Solutions and Funding Avenues 00:48:11: Banking on Biodiversity: The Need for Biosample Preservation 00:56:00: Past Meets Present: Exploring Animal Behavior in Conservation 01:03:53: Deep Dive: Ben Novak on the Mission to Revive and Restore 01:08:10: Future of Biodiversity: The Push for Informed Bio Banking Episode Links: Bioconcrete Revolution on PBS Grow Everything episode about bioconcrete: Biology is Hard. Bioconcrete is Harder. Prometheus Materials' Loren Burnett. Third Wave of Synbio by Massimo Portincaso What passenger pigeons look like Revive & Restore - Donate today! Gap in Nature by Tim Flannery and Peter Schouten Feathered River Across The Sky by Joel Greenberg Ben’s Webinar: Passenger Pigeons. A Force for Forest Disturbance  ViaGen animal and pets cloning company Informed biobanking protocols Bringing Science Fiction to Life: Not Boring created a Sci-Fi idea bank of 3500 sci fi ideas ready to be brought to life 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