In this episode of Grow Everything, Erum sits down with Momo Vuyisich and Guruduth (Guru) Banavar of Viome to explore how decoding the human microbiome could transform the way we understand and treat disease. From the depletion of beneficial gut bacteria to the cutting-edge use of AI in precision health, Momo and Guru share how Viome’s technology turns deep biological insights into actionable, personalized health recommendations. Along the way, they connect the dots between gut science, chronic illness prevention, and the massive opportunity for biomanufacturing to deliver scalable wellness solutions. This is a conversation that blends molecular biology with real-world impact—perfect for anyone intrigued by the intersection of synthetic biology, health tech, and sustainability.

Grow Everything brings the bioeconomy to life. Hosts Karl Schmieder and Erum Azeez Khan share stories and interview the leaders and influencers changing the world by growing everything. Biology is the oldest technology. And it can be engineered. What are we growing?

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Chapters:

• 00:00:00 - Kicking Off Grow Everything with Big Biotech Energy
• 00:00:39 - Bright Spots and Breakthroughs Lighting Up the Biotech World
• 00:02:12 - How Policy Shapes the Future of Scientific Discovery
• 00:03:43 - Farming the Future: Biotech’s Role in Agriculture
• 00:05:12 - Plastics, Planet Health, and the Human Cost
• 00:08:18 - Unlocking the Secrets of the Human Microbiome
• 00:09:11 - Meet the Visionaries Behind Viome
• 00:15:18 - RNA Revealed: The Tiny Molecule with a Massive Health Impact
• 00:24:46 - AI Meets Your Plate: The Science of Personalized Nutrition
• 00:38:52 - Peering Into Life’s Code with Molecular Models and AI
• 00:39:40 - What Sequencing Data Can Really Tell Us
• 00:40:29 - Surprising Microbiome Patterns You’ve Never Heard Of
• 00:42:47 - How Steady Is Your Gut’s Microbial Universe?
• 00:43:47 - The Lasting Effects of Antibiotics on Your Microbiome
• 00:45:55 - Real Stories from Viome Clients Changing Their Health
• 00:50:17 - Behind the Scenes of Viome’s Clinical Collaborations
• 00:52:19 - Reimagining the Future of Healthcare
• 00:55:34 - Lightning Round: Quick Questions, Big Insights
• 01:02:38 - Connecting the Dots Between RNA and the Microbiome
• 01:08:36 - Signing Off with What’s Next in the Biotech Space

Links and Resources:

• ⁠Use Code: GROWEVERYTHING25 to save $110 on a Viome Full Body Intelligence™ Test.  Valid through 2025
• Viome Publications 
• Illumina
• 29. Gut Check with Stephanie Culler: Persephone’s Quest for Microbiome Breakthroughs
• BioFab Fair - Use promo code: GROW10 for a discount to attend!

Topics Covered: 

Gut microbiome, oral and skin microbiome, AI, microbiome testing kit

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