{"version":"1.0","type":"rich","provider_name":"Acast","provider_url":"https://acast.com","height":250,"width":700,"html":"<iframe src=\"https://embed.acast.com/$/64ca305029e74200112c14c2/690097546ec4f3ea1bda8161?\" frameBorder=\"0\" width=\"700\" height=\"250\"></iframe>","title":"From Genetic Toggle Switches to Living Diagnostics and Therapeutics with James J. Collins","thumbnail_width":200,"thumbnail_height":200,"thumbnail_url":"https://open-images.acast.com/shows/64ca305029e74200112c14c2/1761646320364-fc06ec20-873e-4b84-ab8e-40e36fdf140b.jpeg?height=200","description":"<p>In this episode, James J. Collins, a pioneer in synthetic biology, discusses the evolution of the field from its inception to its current state. He highlights key innovations such as genetic toggle switches, paper-based diagnostics, and living therapeutics, emphasizing their potential to revolutionize healthcare and address global challenges.</p><p><br></p><p>You can read the written interview at:</p><p><a href=\"https://www.news-medical.net/news/20250707/Synthetic-Biology-and-the-Pursuit-of-Living-Diagnostics.aspx\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">https://www.news-medical.net/news/20250707/Synthetic-Biology-and-the-Pursuit-of-Living-Diagnostics.aspx</a></p><p><br></p><p>Find out more about Pittcon 2026!</p><p><a href=\"https://www.pittcon.org\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">https://www.pittcon.org</a></p><p><br></p><p>Chapters</p><p><br></p><p>0:00 Introduction to Synthetic Biology</p><p>9:20 Genetic Toggle Switches and Early Innovations</p><p>12:45 Paper-Based Diagnostics and Global Health</p><p>20:15 Living Therapeutics and Future Directions</p><p>24:05 AI and Machine Learning in Synthetic Biology</p><p>25:25 Global Impact and Future Prospects</p><p><br></p><p>#syntheticbiology #genetics #diagnostics #livingtherapeutics #genetictoggleswitches #genomics #science #pittcon</p>","author_name":"Pittcon"}