# Kevin Folta

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#655 - Kevin Folta

Kevin Folta is a land-grant scientist exploring ways to make better food with less input, also learning and teaching how to effectively communicate science to the public. He is also a professor in and chairman of the Horticultural Sciences Department at the University of Florida, Gainesville. Lear…

Unveiling Farming Myths: A Deep Dive with Dr. Kevin Folta on Agriculture, GMOs, and Organic Farming

In this enlightening episode of Rationable Conversations, we are joined by  Dr Kevin Folta  a molecular biologist and passionate advocate for science communication. The discussion covers a wide range of topics, including modern farming techniques, the science behind GMOs, the reality of organic far…

Unveiling Farming Myths: A Deep Dive with Dr. Kevin Folta on Agriculture, GMOs, and Organic Farming

In this enlightening episode of Rationable Conversations, we are joined by  Dr Kevin Folta  a molecular biologist and passionate advocate for science communication. The discussion covers a wide range of topics, including modern farming techniques, the science behind GMOs, the reality of organic far…

RfRx - The Dangers of Alternative 'Medicine": The Wickedness of Woo, Featuring Kat McLeod

n this RfRx Talk, Kat McLeod will take you on a journey to discover the dangers of alternative remedies.Kat will reveal her own disturbing experience with herbal remedies, and reveal risks that may not be known by most consumers. Tune in to learn why some seemingly harmless practices can be extreme…

The Future of Agriculture -- Dr. Scott Angle

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 agriculture, AI innovations, and Florida's agricultural landscape. Discover insights on technology, workfo…

Stop Political Interference in Federal Science Grants! With Dr. Colette Delawalla

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 funding, the impact of proposed policies, and how the scientific community can respond to defend scien…

Facts & Fallacies podcast: Organic food myths make a comeback on Instagram, with Dr. Kevin Folta

Long-debunked myths about organic farming and food safety are surging again on social media, fueled by selective studies and fear-driven algorithms. On this crossover episode of Talking Biotech and Facts & Fallacies, Cam English is joined by geneticist and farmer Dr. Kevin Folta to explain why th…

A new strategy in the war on obesity - Dr. Erik Ingelsson

In this episode, Kevin Folta interviews Dr. Erik Ingelsson about innovative RNA-based therapies for obesity, focusing on the potential of silencing RNA and gene editing to target visceral fat and improve metabolic health.

Oncolytic Viruses Targeting Cancer Tumors - Dr. Eric Poma

Oncolytic viruses may offer a new way to tackle solid tumors by targeting cancer cells and activating the immune system. Dr. Eric Poma explains how Calidi Biotherapeutics is engineering a vaccinia-based virus to evade immune clearance, reach tumors, and deliver an immune-stimulating payload. He and…

Gates Ag One-Technology Development for Smallholder Farmers in Africa and South Asia

In this episode, Kevin Folta interviews Brigitte Weston, the director of product development at Gates Ag One, about their mission to accelerate crop technology development for smallholder farmers in Africa and South Asia. They discuss the organization's approach to innovation, regulatory challenges…