Finding Genius Podcast Richard Jacobs

How do soil health and compost impact plant growth? What if there was a way to get nutrient-rich soil designed to enhance your garden? Jeremy Silva, the founder of BuildASoil, joins us to explain how his company curates natural ingredients from around the world to help consumers grow sustainably and efficiently…
BuildASoil is a website that provides handmade, small-batch, custom soils to growers across the country. Using the highest quality products and free education, Jeremy and his team are on a mission to help living soil enthusiasts achieve the best results possible for their gardens – all at a reasonable price.
In this conversation, we cover:
What it takes to create healthy soil. How to test soil for different nutrients.  The role that soil texture plays in plant growth.  To uncover more about BuildASoil, click here now!
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In this conversation, we connect with Jonathan Lynch, Ph.D., a University Distinguished Professor in the Department of Plant Science at Pennsylvania State University. Dr. Lynch has been a professional in his field for 4 decades, receiving his Masters and Ph.D. in Plant Physiology from UC Davis, where he also completed his postdoctoral training.
The global environment is constantly changing – which significantly impacts plant and soil health. As the head of the Roots Lab at Penn State, Dr. Lynch is on a mission to better understand the genetic, physiological, and ecological basis of plant adaptation to infertile soils. How does he achieve this? By meticulously studying the physiology, genetics, and ecology surrounding organismic processes…
Tune in now to discover:
How to improve the growth of plants in hard conditions.  The challenges that roots face in low-fertility soil.  Problems that soil fertilizers can pose.  The most important crops on Earth.  How climate change is affecting crop yield.  Join us now to dive into Dr. Lynch’s fascinating journey through life and science!
You can learn more about Dr. Lynch and his work with the Roots Lab by clicking here.
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Joining us today is Doug Evans, the author of The Sprout Book and a pioneer of the plant-based health movement for over 20 years. The Sprout Book is a National Bestseller that illustrates how sprouts can be used as an ultra-food for health, weight loss, and optimum nutrition – and Doug is eager to show people just how low-cost and accessible they really are.
After making the radical decision to live a raw, plant-based life, Doug found his health making dramatic improvements. Since then, he has been dedicated to sharing his nutrition habits with the world educationally and imaginatively…
In this conversation, we discuss:
The scientific benefits of using sprouts.  What a raw, plant-based diet consists of.  Why sprouts are so nutrient-dense. How to take sprouting to another level. To sign up for Doug’s newsletter and buy his book, click here now!
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Can science turn any blood into a universal donor type? Join us in this episode as we explore groundbreaking healthcare innovations with Maher Abou Hachem, a distinguished Professor in the Department of Biotechnology and Biomedicine at the Technical University of Denmark.
Maher’s expertise spans recombinant protein production, purification, biomolecular interactions, stability, and enzymology. From gut microbiome studies to pioneering blood type conversion, his cutting-edge research is reshaping the future of healthcare. Are you ready to find out what makes Maher’s work so unique? Hit play to find out!
Dive in now to discover:
What the major blood types are, and how they are used in transfusion and transplant applications.  What happens if you give the wrong blood type to a patient.  How researchers can change one blood type to another.  The significance of red blood cells in the human body. You can learn more about Maher and his investigations here!
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In this episode, we are joined by Shawn Bossard, the Director of Agricultural Operations at Cornell University AES. Here, he oversees greenhouses and plant growth chambers – and eight research farms located across the state of New York.
Not only does Shawn oversee growth and research farms, but he also provides broad strategic direction for all Cornell AES operations. What has his experience with greenhouse plant production resulted in? You may be surprised…
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What Cornell’s outdoor plant growth season is. What makes Cornell’s greenhouses different from others. The importance of creating a consistent environment in greenhouses. Why LED lighting is preferred for indoor plant production.  How to facilitate a successful compost operation. You can find out more about Shawn and his work with Cornell’s AES here!
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Today we connect with Michael Selden, the CEO and Co-founder of Finless Foods. Finless Foods is a company that works towards building a future for seafood where the ocean is preserved and protected. 
With a background in Biochemistry and Molecular Biology, Michael has dedicated his life to climate justice and science advocacy, and Finless Foods is a major part of this mission…
Seafood production is facing a variety of challenges, from dwindling resources to climate damage. Finless Foods aims to mitigate these issues by producing plant-based and cell-cultured seafood – all using scientific methods. 
In this episode, Michael outlines:
The process involved in producing cell-cultured seafood. How fish farming experts contribute to creating well-rounded products.  The most important cuts of fish to provide consumers with. How overfishing is affecting the oceanic ecosystem. Could this approach relieve the pressure from ocean-harvested seafood? Is this the future of seafood production? Determine this for yourself by tuning in now!
Visit finlessfoods.com now to learn more about Finless Foods and their unique vision!
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