Hacking Yeast With A Microbiologist: How Microbes Are Powering the Future of Food

Send us a textThink yeast is just for bread and beer? Think again! Discover how this tiny microorganism is driving the future of biofuels, cleaning up oil spills, transforming sustainable food, and creating eco-friendly materials. On Emerging Tech Unpacked, host Lucy Lin dives deep into the incredible world of “yeast hacking” with trailblazing microbiologist and biotech entrepreneur, Claudia Bruinsma.Explore how wild and engineered yeast are revolutionising climate solutions, boosting food sustainability, and even producing natural flavours, scents, and renewable packaging. Uncover the secrets of yeast fermentation, the crucial role of citizen science in new discoveries, and the behind-the-scenes challenges of working with engineered microbes, including regulations, safety, and ethics in synthetic biology.From rural farming roots to biotech breakthroughs, this podcast episode reveals how curiosity and adaptability fuel innovation. Perfect for anyone passionate about science, sustainability, brewing, food innovation, or launching a career in emerging tech. Tune in and get inspired by nature’s ultimate powerhouse!Subscribe to our channel: http://www.youtube.com/@emergingtechunpacked?sub_confirmation=1For more information, visit: https://www.emergingtechunpacked.com/Follow us on our social media channels to get the latest news:🔔 LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/emergingtechunpacked🔔 Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/emergingtechunpacked/🔔 Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/people/Emerging-Tech-Unpacked/100090565331236/🔔 TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@emergingtechunpacked**Support the Podcast:**🤝 Join our community, please consider a small monthly donation on Patreon. Supporters will gain access to exclusive posts, news, announcements and our community chat. You will also have a direct influence on the podcast by voting on future episode topics, submitting questions for guests and suggesting speakers: www.patreon.com/EmergingTechUnpacked 💙 If you find this podcast valuable, consider keeping the podcast lights on and helping us cover some of our video and audio editing and operational costs: https://www.paypal.me/lucylin007007☕ Or buy me a coffee (or three! :-): https://buymeacoffee.com/lucylin**Chapters**00:00 Introduction: The Power of Yeast02:29 From Farm to Lab: Claudia's Journey07:28 The Wonders of Microscopy11:51 Hacking Yeast: Innovations and Applications17:00 Citizen Science and Environmental Impact28:11 Challenges and Future of Yeast Research31:50 Ensuring Safety in Biotechnology33:26 Regulatory Challenges in Australia36:27 Understanding Biohacking and GMOs40:28 The Journey of a Scientist and Entrepreneur43:36 CSIRO ON Innovation Program & Communicating Science53:00 The Future of Synthetic Biology54:42 Fun Facts About YeastSupport the show🎙️ Website: https://www.EmergingTechUnpacked.com/🎙️ YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@emergingtechunpacked🎙️ Apple Podcast: https://apple.co/4d6Hfoi🎙️ Spotify: https://spoti.fi/49TS1LG

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