48. Belly of the Beast: How BiomEdit's Aaron Schacht Cashes in on Animal Microbiomes for Health & Profit.

Episode Description: Dive into a riveting exploration of the intricate dance between science, art, and the animal microbiome. Aaron Schacht delves deep into the transformative power of the microbiome in shaping animal health, the innovative strides in drug development, and the mesmerizing blend of genetics and artistry. From the challenges in livestock production to the silent symphony of cells at a genetic rave, join us on a journey that promises to redefine your understanding of biology and creativity. 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 - Delving into a World of Art and Biology: Biotech Beginnings 00:05:47 - Merging Education and Creativity: Enhancing Learning through Art 00:07:03 - Efficiency in Biotechnology: Maximizing Outcomes and Value 00:11:08 - Digital Advancements: Meta's Exploration of Cellular Models 00:14:49 - Big Moves in Biomed: Ginkgo-Pfizer and Merck-Daiichi Collaborations 00:18:24 - Unveiling Animal Health: A Rich Resource in Biomedical Research 00:20:02 - A Warm Welcome to the World of Animal Biomedicine 00:25:21 - Pioneering Drug Safety: The Role of Animal Models 00:30:41 - Sustainable Antibiotic Practices in Animal Farming 00:35:41 - Navigating Challenges: Bacterial Solutions and Microbiomes 00:39:55 - Bridging Academia and Industry: Productive Biotech Innovations 00:42:57 - Advancements in Livestock Health: Probiotics and Enzymes 00:45:44 - Introducing New Biological Therapeutics: Navigating USDA Regulations 00:49:23 - Crafting a Progressive Ecosystem: Investing in Animal Health 00:55:43 - Visioning the Future: Merging Animal Health with Financial Sustainability 00:59:21 - The Digital Leap: AI and Microbiome Engineering in Biomedicine 01:03:16 - Flavor Profiles: Unpacking the Animal Microbiome's Influence 01:07:18 - Collaboration in Biotech: Engaging in Thoughtful Panel Discussions Episode Links: LinkedIn Music Genome Project BiomEdit (company site) Depeche Mode (band site) Ed Ruscha (artist site) Chan Zuckerberg Initiative (organization site) Headway (company site) Gingko & Pfizer deal (story site) Merck & Daiichi Sankyo (story site) Gingko & Persephone collaboration (story site) BioCortex - understanding drug-microbiome interactions (company site) Culitvarium - domesticating non-model organisms (company site) Have a question or comment? Message us here: Text or Call (804) 505-5553 Instagram / TikTok / Twitter / LinkedIn / Youtube / GrowEverything website Email: [email protected] Support here: Patreon Music by: Nihilore Production by: Amplafy Media