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The National Academies Report Summary

The National Academies Report Summary

FromTalking Biotech with Dr. Kevin Folta


The National Academies Report Summary

FromTalking Biotech with Dr. Kevin Folta

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Length:
70 minutes
Released:
Jul 16, 2016
Format:
Podcast episode

Description

The Seralini Rats make an appearance a the NAS Report Summary.A report on Genetically Engineered Crops was commissioned by the National Academies of Science, and a committee was convened to review the current literature.  The committee also considered testimony of experts, including self-described experts. A wide range of opinions were considered.This week’s podcast summarizes the findings of the committee, along with specific questions to Dr. Neal Stewart, a member of the NAS committee.The podcast concludes with Dr. Stewart’s song on genetic engineering.  You can read more about his philosophy of how science and music mesh here. The NAS Panel member presentation was edited, mostly to remove crowd noise or references to slides you can’t see in an audio podcast.# COLABRATalking Biotech is brought to you by Colabra – an R&D platform that brings your lab’s world-changing research together in one shared space. Learn more at https://www.colabra.app/# TALKING BIOTECHTwitter: https://twitter.com/talkingbiotechWebsite: https://www.colabra.app/podcasts/talking-biotech/Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/colabrahqThe Talking Biotech podcast is distinct from Dr. Kevin Folta's teaching and research roles at the University of Florida. The views expressed on the show are those of Dr. Folta and his guests, and do not reflect the opinions of the university or Colabra.
Released:
Jul 16, 2016
Format:
Podcast episode

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Talking Biotech is a weekly podcast that uncovers the stories, ideas and research of people at the frontier of biology and engineering. Each episode explores how science and technology will transform agriculture, protect the environment, and feed 10 billion people by 2050. Interviews are led by Dr. Kevin Folta, a professor of molecular biology and genomics.