In this episode, I sit down with pioneering synthetic biologist Kevin Esvelt. Together, we explore how technologies like gene drives and phage-assisted continuous evolution could help tackle humanity’s toughest challenges, from eradicating malaria to protecting global food security. We also dig into the urgent need to safeguard biotechnology against misuse.
This is a conversation about the future of science, biosecurity, and society, and how we can harness biology safely to create a healthier, more equitable world.
And in case you’re short on time, here’s a 10-min teaser on the New World Screwworm, one of the world’s most terrifying parasitic species, and how we might be able to eliminate it:
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