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George Church: Decoding the Future of Genomics
George Church: Decoding the Future of Genomics
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30 minutes
Released:
Apr 11, 2024
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Podcast episode
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On this episode of FYI, ARK Multiomics analyst Nemo Marjanovic sits down with Professor George Church, a renowned geneticist and entrepreneur from Harvard. They discuss the evolution of genomic sequencing technologies, the intersection of genomics and blockchain for privacy, and the fascinating potential of DNA for data storage. They delve into multiomic approaches for enhanced biological understanding, the transformative impact of artificial intelligence (AI) in medical advancements, and George's groundbreaking research on aging. Key Points From This Episode:Evolution of genomic sequencing: from short to long readsBalancing privacy with blockchain in genomicsThe potential of DNA as a universal data storage mediumAdvancements and challenges in writing DNA for data encodingThe growing importance and integration of multiomic approachesHow AI and high-throughput screening revolutionize drug discoveryInsights into startups from George's lab leveraging machine learning and multiomicsRevolutionary research on aging: targeting multiple pathways simultaneouslyThe concept of protective gene therapies against all virusesEmerging technologies in genome synthesis and developmental biology
Released:
Apr 11, 2024
Format:
Podcast episode
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