EPISODE · Dec 7, 2022 · 44 MIN
4. Insuring Food Safety? Yes! With DNA Barcodes in SPORES!
from Grow Everything Biotech Podcast · host Messaginglab
DNA stores information. Ellen and the team at Aanika Biosciences are using a unique technique to label food with barcodes programmed into DNA fragments housed in spores that are sprayed on produce. Ellen also shares her love for biotech, science communication and why she started community biotech labs. 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: synthetic biology, entrepreneurship, policy, community, education, biotech, life sciences, bioeconomy, biomanufacturing In this episode you will learn: 00:01:45 Will 'no Code' Biology Revolutionize the Field of Biology? 00:04:11 Tracking and Tracing Through Supply Chains: Applying Biology to Revolutionize the Process 00:05:35 Unlocking the Secrets Of DNA: Exploring the Potential of Using DNA As a Storage Device 00:06:06 Unlocking the Secrets Of DNA: Exploring the Possibilities of Epigenetics to Correct 00:06:17 Modern Science Unlocks the Secrets Of DNA: Unlocking the Recipe Book for Proteins 00:06:47 Scientists Unlock New Possibilities for Storing Data In DNA 00:08:37 Spy Uses DNA-encoded Fingerprints to Send Secret Messages to The Moon 00:09:39 Craig Venter Pioneers New Way of Signing Artwork with Synthetic DNA 00:10:07 Scientist Encodes Name and Fineman Quote in DNA Barcode for Rapid Information 00:14:01 Revolutionary Technique for Tracing Produce Contamination to Its Origin 00:14:31 Finding Needles in A Haystack: Uncovering Short Strands of DNA 00:15:25 Engineering Inert DNA Barcodes: Ensuring Safety and Security of Short DNA Sequences 00:15:55 One-way Trip: Scientists Create Non-living Product Through Sporulation Process 00:18:04 Biotech Company Achieves Success with Help from Leafy Greens Industry 00:18:30 Uncovering the Invisible: Exploring the Conceptual and Physical Nature Of DNA 00:19:01 Unlocking the Mystery of Global Location Numbers: A New Way to Trace the Origin of Products 00:22:11 Engineering Barcodes into Bacteria: A Revolutionary Breakthrough in DNA Technology 00:22:34 New Spore Solution Offers More Durable Option for Leafy Greens and Produce Industry Episode Links: LinkedIn Aanika Biosciences Biotech without Borders 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 Topics: bioeconomy, biomanufacturing, Biotechnology, synthetic biology, entrepreneurship, community, education, biotech, life sciences, insurance, farming, agriculture, produce, barcodes Music by: Nihilore Production by: Amplafy Media
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DNA stores information. Ellen and the team at Aanika Biosciences are using a unique technique to label food with barcodes programmed into DNA fragments housed in spores that are sprayed on produce. Ellen also shares her love for biotech, science communication and why she started community biotech labs. 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: synthetic biology, entrepreneurship, policy, community, education, biotech, life sciences, bioeconomy, biomanufacturing In this episode you will learn: 00:01:45 Will 'no Code' Biology Revolutionize the Field of Biology? 00:04:11 Tracking and Tracing Through Supply Chains: Applying Biology to Revolutionize the Process 00:05:35 Unlocking the Secrets Of DNA: Exploring the Potential of Using DNA As a Storage Device 00:06:06 Unlocking the Secrets Of DNA: Exploring the Possibilities of Epigenetics to Correct 00:06:17 Modern Science Unlocks the Secrets Of DNA: Unlocking the Recipe Book for Proteins 00:06:47 Scientists Unlock New Possibilities for Storing Data In DNA 00:08:37 Spy Uses DNA-encoded Fingerprints to Send Secret Messages to The Moon 00:09:39 Craig Venter Pioneers New Way of Signing Artwork with Synthetic DNA 00:10:07 Scientist Encodes Name and Fineman Quote in DNA Barcode for Rapid Information 00:14:01 Revolutionary Technique for Tracing Produce Contamination to Its Origin 00:14:31 Finding Needles in A Haystack: Uncovering Short Strands of DNA 00:15:25 Engineering Inert DNA Barcodes: Ensuring Safety and Security of Short DNA Sequences 00:15:55 One-way Trip: Scientists Create Non-living Product Through Sporulation Process 00:18:04 Biotech Company Achieves Success with Help from Leafy Greens Industry 00:18:30 Uncovering the Invisible: Exploring the Conceptual and Physical Nature Of DNA 00:19:01 Unlocking the Mystery of Global Location Numbers: A New Way to Trace the Origin of Products 00:22:11 Engineering Barcodes into Bacteria: A Revolutionary Breakthrough in DNA Technology 00:22:34 New Spore Solution Offers More Durable Option for Leafy Greens and Produce Industry Episode Links: LinkedIn Aanika Biosciences Biotech without Borders 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 Topics: bioeconomy, biomanufacturing, Biotechnology, synthetic biology, entrepreneurship, community, education, biotech, life sciences, insurance, farming, agriculture, produce, barcodes Music by: Nihilore Production by: Amplafy Media
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