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Kevin Folta

University of Florida plant geneticist Kevin Folta launched Talking Biotech in 2015. Folta debunks myths about modern farming techniques and teaches consumers how the powerful tools of biotechnology are revolutionizing farming and medicine. Full bio
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Talking Biotech Podcast: Kevin Folta talks with a crime lab expert on how DNA can solve cold cases

DNA has been an invaluable tool to make certain matches between a suspect and a crime. Since its early use ...
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Podcast: Talking Biotech with Kevin Folta — How to respond when anti-biotechnology activists call scientists shills

If you've ever publicly communicated enthusiasm for a new product or technology, you inevitably have been accused to being a ...
Podcast: RFK Jr’s appearance on Joe Rogan podcast spreads dangerous misinformation about glyphosate, vaccines, cellphones and more

Podcast: RFK Jr’s appearance on Joe Rogan podcast spreads dangerous misinformation about glyphosate, vaccines, cellphones and more

Robert F. Kennedy Jr. is recognized for his bad science around critical issues like vaccination and agricultural chemistry. Recently he ...
Podcast: Gene-edited avocados in development could stop quick browning and reduce food waste

Podcast: Gene-edited avocados in development could stop quick browning and reduce food waste

The global consumption and trade of avocados have seen remarkable growth, but commercial challenges exist. A natural enzymatic process in ...
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Podcast: A scientist alerted a journal that an article was based on cherry-picked data. Its ‘response’ illustrates the challenges in counteracting disinformation

Scientists are encouraged to step into the public conversation around controversial work, especially when that work seems to deliberately misinform, ...
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Podcast: ‘Disinformation feedback loop’ — GLP’s Jon Entine and geneticist Kevin Folta expose web of anti-biotech groups — and their anti-vaxx, cult-promoting funding sources

The Genetic Literacy Project is a popular and respected science organization that promotes innovation and research using the cutting-edge tools ...
Podcast: Genetically-engineered houseplants can scrub household toxins from the air

Podcast: Genetically-engineered houseplants can scrub household toxins from the air

Indoor air contains a variety of harmful compounds.  We invite many of these compounds into our homes in electronics, and ...
Podcast: The story behind the vitamin-boosting purple tomato and its benefits to animal and human health

Podcast: The story behind the vitamin-boosting purple tomato and its benefits to animal and human health

Anthocyanins are a class of plant pigments associated with healthful qualities in food. While research continues to assess their true ...
Podcast: Gene editing and public acceptance — Agricultural economist Brandon McFadden on regulatory differences in agriculture and medicine for using CRISPR

Podcast: Gene editing and public acceptance — Agricultural economist Brandon McFadden on regulatory differences in agriculture and medicine for using CRISPR

Gene editing with CRISPR/Cas, TALEN or other tools allows scientists to make directed and precise changes in DNA.  The technologies ...

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