Explore a 51-minute conference talk on sustainable food sources and their environmental impact. Discover how Impossible Foods is revolutionizing the meat and dairy industry by creating plant-based alternatives that satisfy meat lovers while addressing the environmental concerns of animal farming. Learn about the speaker's journey from biochemistry to founding a company at the forefront of sustainable food production. Gain insights into DNA microarray technology and its applications in monitoring gene expression. Delve into topics such as heme production, root nodules, and the development of plant-based ground beef. Evaluate the success of the Impossible Burger and its potential to achieve environmental goals. Reflect on the lessons learned from this innovative approach to sustainable food production.
Overview
Syllabus
Introduction
Open Access
Harold Varmus
Steve Chu
Background
What can we do
Homer Simpson
Sitting duck
Horse racing
Heme
Root Nodules
Leg Hemoglobin
Wild Ground Beef
Impossible Burger
Is it achieving our goal
Can you tell the difference
Lessons from the experience
Thank you
Taught by
American Society for Microbiology
