GMOs, Navigating Scientific Misinformation | 1001: Intro to Everything podcast #13 with Kevin Folta

Kevin Folta is a professor of the horticultural sciences department at the University of Florida. Functional genomics of small fruit crops. Photomorphogenesis and controlled environments. Genetic basis of flavors. Science communication and outreach. Operates the Talking Biotech podcast which is billed as "A science-based assessment of new technology and the future of food". 

OUTLINE:
(0:00) Genetically engineered papaya

(3:14) What are Genetically Modified Organisms?

(8:03) Corn genetic modification over the years

(15-45) How does genetic engineering work?

(18:41) benefits of genetically engineered organisms (GEO)?

(23:58) Risks or negative aspects of GEOs

(28:51) Testing and regulations of GEOs

(32:40) Monopolization of companies making GEOs

(37:50) Super weeds and environmental impact

(46:40) Organic foods

(49:38) Legal and labeling arguments on GMOs

(54:15) Anti GMOs organizations

(58:40) Relationship between companies and universities

(1:04:40) Navigating scientific misinformation and science communication

(1:14:30) Disagreements between scientists

(1:24:37) Hope for the future and gratitude

EPISODE LINKS:
Kevin’s profile: https://hos.ifas.ufl.edu/people/on-campus-faculty/kevin-m-folta/
Twitter profile: https://twitter.com/kevinfolta?lang=en
Kevin’s Medium Site: https://kevinfolta.medium.com/
Talking Biotech Podcast: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/talking-biotech-with-dr-kevin-folta/id1006329802
PODCAST INFO:
Spotify:  https://open.spotify.com/episode/7lIxLKAKO8pDt6vkmU7TBX
Anchor: https://anchor.fm/andres-pulido5
Full episodes playlist: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLFn7Fn5wd5p-quHz_YdoxrUryu0MRP6d0
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