biomanufacturing, synthetic biology and biomimicry, carbon farming

Question 1

current public health impacts

Answer 1

-hormone disruptive plastics
-urban heat islands
-pesticides and ag chemicals, PFAs
-PPAs and Pthalates
-Food additives, ultra processed foods
- cosmetics ans skin care

Question 2

public health. hazards that can be alieviated through biotech

Answer 2

-ocean plastics
-bioaccumulation of toxins
-endocrine disrupters
- cancers

Question 3

biotech as a disruptive force examples

Answer 3

-bio based plastics, textiles and leather
-alternative proteins
-biofuels and bio based pesticides
-construction materials
-cosmetics and fragrances

Question 4

precision fermentation for protien production

Answer 4

micro organisms that are genetically modified to become cells that make proteins

Question 5

mango materials

Answer 5

methane sequestered from wastewater to make polyester instead of oil based products. can be composted

Question 6

food tech companies examples

Answer 6

believer meat, atlantic fish company

Question 7

alternative proteins companies examples

Answer 7

Tiamat, Wild Earth

Question 8

ag bio comapnies examples

Answer 8

elo life sciences (gene editing, agriculture biome (fermentation)

Question 9

industrial biology examples

Answer 9

-curie company: enzymes replace chemical preservatives
-DCM Biotechnologies: bio-based chemicals that are fermentation based

Question 10

advanced materials examples

Answer 10

-plantd materials: perrinial grass to replace wood
- bio mason: microbial cement

Question 11

biofuel company examples

Answer 11

novonesis, syngenta, optima bio

Question 12

challenges for biotech

Answer 12

1) finding ways to produce without large amounts of stainless steel and corn/other biomass feedstock
2) diverting too much away from the food chain

Question 13

biotech vs nanotech

Answer 13

-difference in nature of materials

Question 14

nannotech

Answer 14

-can be a tool for biomimicry
-creating structural color
-ex) professor chanda at UCF

Question 15

structural color

Answer 15

-has no toxic elements like cadmium
- no rare metals
-light weight, significant impact for plane fuel loads
-helps reduce urban head island effect because it doesnt absorb heat

Question 16

green chemistry

Answer 16

design of chemical products and manufacturing processes that reduce and ultimately eliminate creation of hazardous substances with a focus on entire life cycle

Question 17

green chemistry examples

Answer 17

-CFCs replacements (deplete ozone)
- bisphenol A coats most products but mimics estrogen
- solar cells that dont require destructive mining
-cleaner pharmaceutiucals

Question 18

silo problem

Answer 18

toxicology should be in chem departments. would encourage shift toward green chemistry

Question 19

blue zones

Answer 19

increased connection with people, active and spiritual lifestyle with self care

Question 20

examples of blue zones

Answer 20

Okinawa, Greek Islands, Sardenia

Question 21

active living

Answer 21

walkable environments, gardening, avoiding a sedentary lifestyle

Question 22

blue zone low calorie diets:

Answer 22

focus on plants and whole grains, foods that are less modified

Question 23

plant based diets benefits

Answer 23

diverse plant based diets nurture a healthier gut biome, helping mental and physical health

Question 24

foods examples for blue zones

Answer 24

red wines and beans

Question 25

blue zones create

Answer 25

a sense of belonging and a sense of community through stronger family ties

Question 26

new blue zone

Answer 26

singapore: tax break for people living close to family, subsidzed housing for owners
-subsized healthy foods