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Kevin Folta

@kevinfolta.bsky.social
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Professor, plant biology, molecular biologist, fruit grower, science communicator, cancellation survivor. Good Trouble. Strategic communication coach, Talking Biotech podcast host. Old new dad. Farmer's husband. Best booth at farmers market.

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Kevin Folta @kevinfolta.bsky.social · 28/09/2026
🎙️ Just published a new episode of Talking Biotech with Dr. Kevin Folta: The Story of Oncolytic Viruses to Cure Cancer Tumors!. Have a listen:
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The Story of Oncolytic Viruses to Cure Cancer Tumors!
Oncolytic viruses may offer a new way to tackle solid tumors by...
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Kevin Folta @kevinfolta.bsky.social · 31/08/2026
🎙️ Just published a new episode of Talking Biotech with Dr. Kevin Folta: The history & science behind GLP1 receptor agonists. Have a listen:
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The history & science behind GLP1 receptor agonists
This episode explores the fascinating history and science behind GLP1...
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Kevin Folta @kevinfolta.bsky.social · 24/08/2026
🎙️ Just published a new episode of Talking Biotech with Dr. Kevin Folta: Meat Proteins in Plants. Have a listen:
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Meat Proteins in Plants
In this episode, Dr. Alexia Groff discusses her groundbreaking research...
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Kevin Folta @kevinfolta.bsky.social · 22/08/2026
A new pseudoscience influencers are using to convince you that you are not getting insufficient hydration from your hydration. My latest at @SkeptInquirer #scicomm skepticalinquirer.org/exclusive/st...
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Kevin Folta @kevinfolta.bsky.social · 17/08/2026
🎙️ Just published a new episode of Talking Biotech with Dr. Kevin Folta: New Strategies in Early ALS Detection. Have a listen:
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New Strategies in Early ALS Detection
This episode explores the cutting-edge advancements in ALS diagnostics...
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Matthew Terry @mjtplantbiology.bsky.social · 05/08/2026
I absolutely love persimmons, though the ones I have had in Japan are always much better than the ones you can buy in supermarkets in the UK.
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Kevin Folta @kevinfolta.bsky.social · 12/08/2026
Plant Biologists- I could use a little help. I have a manuscript I'm handling about graft transmissibility of miRNA to control a pathogen. Hard to find reviewers, and those I found have not delivered. I'm sad for the authors. If you can review fast, send a note. @aspbofficial.bsky.social
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Jonathan Howard @joho.bsky.social · 06/08/2026
Why did Fauci do this?
HEALTH AND HEALTHCARE SYSTEMS
President Trump has extended his stay-at-home guidelines
Mar 30, 2020
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Kevin Folta @kevinfolta.bsky.social · 06/08/2026
An awesome new complement to GLP1s in the war on obesity, a fascinating RNA based approach that targets visceral fat. I discuss this new tech with Dr. Erik Issacson from @WaveLifeSci - Amazing! #obesity youtu.be/UpNisTRP2_I
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Talking Biotech 503 - A New Strategy in the War on Obesity. Dr. Erik Issacson, Wave Life Sciences
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Kevin Folta @kevinfolta.bsky.social · 06/08/2026
🎙️ Just published a new episode of Talking Biotech with Dr. Kevin Folta: A new strategy in the war on obesity. Have a listen:
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A new strategy in the war on obesity
In this episode, Kevin Folta interviews Dr. Erik Ingelsson about...
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Kevin Folta @kevinfolta.bsky.social · 05/08/2026
My latest article on persimmons. If you don't know this fruit, you need to know this fruit! www.thecookscook.com/article/pers...
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Persimmons: Fall's Almost Unknown Favorite Fruit | The Cook's Cook
Persimmons, an under-represented seasonal fruit, offer unique flavors in fall but remain largely unknown due to their delicacy and misunderstanding. Comprised…
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Kevin Folta @kevinfolta.bsky.social · 04/08/2026
When a @springernature.com asks me for a review, it's turned around within days/weeks. When I submit a paper, it sits without going to reviewers since May 26. Communication sucks. I don't need another paper, my students do. When do I just withdraw? I'll never review for them again. Join me.
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York Farm Fresh Association @yorkfarmfresh.bsky.social · 29/07/2026
Some really good thoughts in here. I completely echo Kevin’s concerns about food access and how certain claims affect people’s mindsets. Thank you @kevinfolta.bsky.social for this thoughtful conversation
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Kevin Folta @kevinfolta.bsky.social · 29/07/2026
This week's Talking Biotech Podcast examines the social media influencer effect on health anxiety, promoting an " #organic only" stance to keep you from killing your loved ones. #organicfarming youtu.be/zonTdCamkm0
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Organic Production, Conventional Agriculture, Health Anxiety, and Social Media Disinformation
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Kevin Folta @kevinfolta.bsky.social · 29/07/2026
🎙️ Just published a new episode of Talking Biotech with Dr. Kevin Folta: Cameron English-The Debate on Conventional vs Organic Farming. Have a listen:
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Cameron English-The Debate on Conventional vs Organic Farming
The debate continues on organic vs conventional farming. Cameron and...
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Kevin Folta @kevinfolta.bsky.social · 17/07/2026
Today the White House changed the name from "The West Wing" to "The Wing"
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Kevin Folta @kevinfolta.bsky.social · 05/07/2026
URGENT: There's a plan to put a non-scientist political appointee in charge of which grants are funded - only proposals consistent with "priorities" will be funded - funding can be terminated any time Public comment open @standupforscience.net @aspbofficial.bsky.social youtu.be/AsKks6GmvSU?...
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Stop Political Appointees from Grant Decisions - Dr. Colette Dalawalla, Talking Biotech 501
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Kevin Folta @kevinfolta.bsky.social · 05/07/2026
URGENT: There's a plan to put a non-scientist political appointee in charge of which grants are funded - only proposals consistent with "priorities" will be funded - funding can be terminated any time Public comment open @standupforscience.net @aspbofficial.bsky.social youtu.be/AsKks6GmvSU?...
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Stop Political Appointees from Grant Decisions - Dr. Colette Dalawalla, Talking Biotech 501
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Kevin Folta @kevinfolta.bsky.social · 03/07/2026
Fight for the future of USA science funding! A proposal in DC will put a political watchdog in charge of which grants get funded and can terminate funding at any time. I talk to Dr. Colette Dalawalla from @standupforscience.net about how we can stop this. share.transistor.fm/s/4591b705@s...
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Kevin Folta @kevinfolta.bsky.social · 03/07/2026
Share! Fight for the future of USA science funding! A proposal in DC will put a political watchdog in charge of which grants get funded and can terminate funding at any time. I talk to Dr. Colette Dalawalla from Stand Up for Science about how we can stop this. share.transistor.fm/s/4591b705
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Stop Political Interference in Federal Science Grants! With Dr. Colette Delawalla | Talking Biotech with Dr. Kevin Folta | Episode 501
In this episode, Kevin Folta interviews Dr. Colette Delawalla about the threats to scientific integrity posed by recent political and administrative changes. They discuss the importance of federal fun...
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Kevin Folta @kevinfolta.bsky.social · 03/07/2026
Please Share! Proposed rules put a non-scientist political appointee in charge of approving grant funding. They will override expert panels and can terminate funding at anytime. This is a threat to USA science. My interview with Dr. Colette Dalawalla from Stand Up for Science. youtu.be/--cBzC1CzoM
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Stop Political Interference in Federal Science Grants! With Dr. Colette Delawalla
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Kevin Folta @kevinfolta.bsky.social · 03/07/2026
🎙️ Just published a new episode of Talking Biotech with Dr. Kevin Folta: The impact of political policies on scientific research. Have a listen:
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The impact of political policies on scientific research
In this episode, Kevin Folta interviews Dr. Colette Delawalla about the...
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Kevin Folta @kevinfolta.bsky.social · 30/06/2026
Talking Biotech Podcast Celebrates Episode 500!! Special guest is @UF_IFAS SVP Dr. Scott Angle. We discuss the future of agriculture, AI, preparation of a future workforce and how technology will reshape higher education. share.transistor.fm/s/9749b7e8
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Guest Dr. Scott Angle explores the future of agriculture | Talking Biotech with Dr. Kevin Folta | Episode 500
Celebrating 500 episodes of Talking Biotech, Kevin Folta interviews Dr. Scott Angle, University of Florida Senior Vice President for Agriculture and Natural Resources, to explore the future of agricul...
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Kevin Folta @kevinfolta.bsky.social · 30/06/2026
Disinformation Down on the Farm - Share with someone you know let's social media scare them about safe food and farming. #agriculture youtu.be/9nLVBpHPF1E?...
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Kevin Folta - Disinformation Down on the Farm
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Kevin Folta @kevinfolta.bsky.social · 29/06/2026
🎙️ Just published a new episode of Talking Biotech with Dr. Kevin Folta: Guest Dr. Scott Engel explores the future of agriculture. Have a listen:
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Guest Dr. Scott Engel explores the future of agriculture
Celebrating 500 episodes of Talking Biotech, Kevin Folta interviews Dr....
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Kevin Folta @kevinfolta.bsky.social · 23/06/2026
🎙️ Just published a new episode of Talking Biotech with Dr. Kevin Folta: Biotech Mold Detection and Health - Brian Karr. Have a listen:
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Biotech Mold Detection and Health - Brian Karr
In this episode of Talking Biotech, we explore cutting-edge biotech...
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Jonathan Howard @joho.bsky.social · 19/06/2026
And yet, MAHA doctors claimed that putting Kennedy in power was the “only way” to save vaccines. And medical leaders praised them!
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MAHA Doctors Promised Kennedy Would be the Savior of Vaccines. What Happened Next?
It was a mistake to treat bad faith political actors as wise medical sages. Children are paying the price today.
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Kevin Folta @kevinfolta.bsky.social · 16/06/2026
🎙️ Just published a new episode of Talking Biotech with Dr. Kevin Folta: Dr. Neil Stewart-Radiation Sensing Potatoes. Have a listen:
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Dr. Neil Stewart-Radiation Sensing Potatoes
Plants can't get up and walk away from stress or predators, so they've...
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Rima I Anabtawi @rimaanabtawi.bsky.social · 11/06/2026
Great podcast, incredibly informative.. (and a reminder why I can’t tolerate parasitology) 🥴😬
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Kevin Folta @kevinfolta.bsky.social · 16/06/2026
🎙️ Just published a new episode of Talking Biotech with Dr. Kevin Folta: Dr. Neil Stewart-Radiation Sensing Potatoes. Have a listen:
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Dr. Neil Stewart-Radiation Sensing Potatoes
Plants can't get up and walk away from stress or predators, so they've...
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Kevin Folta @kevinfolta.bsky.social · 10/06/2026
Curious about the threat of the #screwworm? I interviewed Dr. Max Scott in September 2025 as it advanced across Mexico. Check out Talking Biotech #477, where we discuss the problem and some slick biotech solutions. talkingbiotech.transistor.fm/477
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Talking Biotech with Dr. Kevin Folta | Biotech Takes On the Screw Worm - Dr. Max Scott
In this episode of the Talking Biotech podcast, Dr. Max Scott discusses the significant threat posed by screw worms, a parasitic insect that lays eggs in live animals, leading to severe economic an...
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Kevin Folta @kevinfolta.bsky.social · 10/06/2026
🎙️ Just published a new episode of Talking Biotech with Dr. Kevin Folta: Milk Proteins without the Dairy - Adam Tarshis and Dr. Cory Tobin. Have a listen:
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Milk Proteins without the Dairy - Adam Tarshis and Dr. Cory Tobin
The proteins that give cheese its unique elasticity and eating quality...
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Kevin Folta @kevinfolta.bsky.social · 08/06/2026
While the screw worm issue might seem new, it has been evolving for a long time. I interviewed Dr. Max Scott about the problem and strategies to control it last September, but a great primer if you want to learn more. #screwworm podcasts.apple.com/am/podcast/b...
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Biotech Takes On the Screw Worm - Dr. Max Scott
Podcast Episode · Talking Biotech with Dr. Kevin Folta · 27 September 2025 · 38min
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Kevin Folta @kevinfolta.bsky.social · 01/06/2026
🎙️ Just published a new episode of Talking Biotech with Dr. Kevin Folta: New Technology in Severe Burn Care - Dr. Katie Bush. Have a listen:
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New Technology in Severe Burn Care - Dr. Katie Bush
Severe burns require specialized care and long healing times at great...
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Kevin Folta @kevinfolta.bsky.social · 25/05/2026
🎙️ Just published a new episode of Talking Biotech with Dr. Kevin Folta: New Methods in Early Cancer Detection - Dr. Nate Montgomery. Have a listen:
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New Methods in Early Cancer Detection - Dr. Nate Montgomery
This episode explores the latest advancements in personalized DNA and...
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Kevin Folta @kevinfolta.bsky.social · 08/05/2026
🎙️ Just published a new episode of Talking Biotech with Dr. Kevin Folta: AI and the Future of Healthcare -- Dr. Emilia Javorsky. Have a listen:
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AI and the Future of Healthcare -- Dr. Emilia Javorsky
This week's Talking Biotech Podcast examines the realistic potential of...
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Dan Izzo @izzos.net · 29/04/2026
@kevinfolta.bsky.social has a done a lot of science communication on this issue. This one is a pretty good general breakdown of some of the common claims but you can find more detailed responses by searching his work up. skepticalinquirer.org/exclusive/a-...
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A Skeptical Guide to Glyphosate: Toolkit for Ten Common Claims | Skeptical Inquirer
Agricultural advances have made farming and our foods safer and more abundant than at any other time in history. Everyone wants safe food and sustainable fa ...
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Kevin Folta @kevinfolta.bsky.social · 03/05/2026
Cheap and abundant food is reliant on cheap energy. As costs of everything from fertilzer, to harvest, to logistics increase, farmers markets and local production will gain in relevance. Get to know your local producer. My latest on Medium. #farmersmarket #agriculture medium.com/p/7d3136a8818e
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Farmers Markets as a Respite from Uncertain Times
A food system built on cheap energy is fragile, local production is durable.
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Kevin Folta @kevinfolta.bsky.social · 28/04/2026
🎙️ Just published a new episode of Talking Biotech with Dr. Kevin Folta: The First Environmental GE Organism Release - almost! Dr. Steven Lindow. Have a listen:
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The First Environmental GE Organism Release - almost! Dr. Steven Lindow
This episode explores the pioneering work on ice minus bacteria and...
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Kevin Folta @kevinfolta.bsky.social · 16/04/2026
🎙️ Just published a new episode of Talking Biotech with Dr. Kevin Folta: New Frontiers in Therapeutic Peptides - Dr. Karsten Eastman. Have a listen:
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New Frontiers in Therapeutic Peptides - Dr. Karsten Eastman
In this episode of the Talking Biotech podcast, Dr. Karsten Eastman...
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Kevin Folta @kevinfolta.bsky.social · 13/04/2026
We need to change how we teach away from the facts and figures at our fingertips, and to critical analysis of information and evidence. Lilicon 2026 is dedicated to teaching critical thinking in higher education. Join Us!! www.lilienfeldalliance.org/lilicon
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Kevin Folta @kevinfolta.bsky.social · 01/04/2026
This week's Talking Biotech Podcast 490 looks at the question of mutations passing through vegetative plant materials. Are your cuttings and scions really genetically uniform? Not so fast! With Dr. Danelle Seymour from @UCRiverside . youtu.be/Cgtqx3SYN7k
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Genetic Variation in Vegetative Propagation - Dr. Danelle Seymour
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Kevin Folta @kevinfolta.bsky.social · 01/04/2026
🎙️ Just published a new episode of Talking Biotech with Dr. Kevin Folta: Genetic Variation in Vegetative Propagation - Dr. Danelle Seymour. Have a listen:
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Genetic Variation in Vegetative Propagation - Dr. Danelle Seymour
In this episode of the Talking Biotech podcast, Dr. Danelle Seymour...
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Kevin Folta @kevinfolta.bsky.social · 27/02/2026
🎙️ Just published a new episode of Talking Biotech with Dr. Kevin Folta: Conditionally Active Therapeutics - Dr. Neela Patel, Dr. Diane Hollenbaugh. Have a listen:
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Conditionally Active Therapeutics - Dr. Neela Patel, Dr. Diane Hollenbaugh
In this episode of the Talking Biotech podcast, Dr. Kevin Folta speaks...
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Kevin Folta @kevinfolta.bsky.social · 21/02/2026
At the supermarket, my heart goes out to uncured ham, suffering in silence in the deli case, hoping for a medical miracle.
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Kevin Folta @kevinfolta.bsky.social · 17/02/2026
What if a physician could inject you with a plasmid that would induce an immune response against a protein needed for cancer cell survival? This novel strategy is being tested and looks promising for refractory cancers. Talking Biotech 488 share.transistor.fm/s/7eb92494
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Kevin Folta @kevinfolta.bsky.social · 17/02/2026
🎙️ Just published a new episode of Talking Biotech with Dr. Kevin Folta: A Plasmid-Based Cancer Therapy - Dr. Alexander Schneider. Have a listen:
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A Plasmid-Based Cancer Therapy - Dr. Alexander Schneider
In this episode of the Talking Biotech podcast, host Dr. Kevin Folta...
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Kevin Folta @kevinfolta.bsky.social · 05/02/2026
🎙️ Just published a new episode of Talking Biotech with Dr. Kevin Folta: Biotech in Beauty Products - Nicholas Brideau. Have a listen:
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Biotech in Beauty Products - Nicholas Brideau
This conversation explores the intersection of biotechnology and the...
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Kevin Folta @kevinfolta.bsky.social · 24/01/2026
🎙️ Just published a new episode of Talking Biotech with Dr. Kevin Folta: Molecular Biology Giants that Left Us In 2025. Have a listen:
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Molecular Biology Giants that Left Us In 2025
2025 saw some of the giants in molecular biology leave us.  Those that...
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Andy WAWG @the-wawg-blog.org · 04/01/2026
Will US #SocialMurder reach the levels of 20th Century USSR or China? bsky.app/profile/the-...
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