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Biotechnology in Microbial Ecology
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1. Definition, concepts and factors influencing biotechnology
Play video: Biotechnology in Microbial Ecology (part 1)Mentioned in this episode:
- Coalition for Epidemic Preparedness Innovations (CEPI)
- Francis Bacon and the ‘vexations of art’: experimentation as intervention
- A religious nature: Philosopher Seyyed Hossein Nasr on Islam and the environment
2. How microorganisms can be both the causes and solutions for pollution
Play video: Biotechnology in Microbial Ecology (part 2)Mentioned in this episode:
- Microbiology in Industry (part 3)
- Mercy. A very well organised charity where you can give your Zakat (obligatory charity).
- Kiva. I love this one. It uses the microloan concept, where you lend money to help people. Then when they repay you, you can use the money to loan and help another person.
- Methane and Trichloroethylene Degradation by Methylosinus trichosporium. An example of a methanotroph that can biodegrade TCE.
- Characterization of bacterial diversity at different depths in the Moravia Hill landfill site at Medellín, Colombia. Academic paper on El Morro.
- How one Medellín neighborhood transformed from landfill to thriving community. Popular article on El Morro.
- Medellín Cartel. The criminal organisation I mentioned.
3. How microorganisms are applied in energy, biomass and biocontrol technology
Play video: Biotechnology in Microbial Ecology (part 3)Mentioned in this episode:
- How Microorganisms Can Help Us Get to Net Negative Emissions
- Electricigens and microbial fuel cells for bioremediation and bioenergy production
- Microalgae for biofuels via thermochemical conversion processes
- Biosynthesis of Fatty Acid Derivatives by Cyanobacteria
- Current perspectives on genetically modified crops and detection methods