mRNA and the Future of Biotechnology with Hannu Rajaniemi, Founder and CEO of Helix Nanotechnologies

24/01/2024 1h 7min Episodio 13
mRNA and the Future of Biotechnology with Hannu Rajaniemi, Founder and CEO of Helix Nanotechnologies

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In this episode, Immad and Raj discuss biotechnology with Hannu Rajaniemi, Founder and CEO of Helix Nanotechnologies. Hannu shares the potential of mRNA as a platform for various applications, including lab-grown meat, cancer treatment, and customized vaccines. Hannu’s broad thinking and ability to tie biotech to social impact make for an engaging conversation that highlights the exciting potential of mRNA technology.Follow the Curiosity Podcast on:Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/curiositypod101/ TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@curiosity_podcast101?is_from_webapp=1&sender_device=pc YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@CuriosityPodcast Substack: https://curiositypodcast.substack.com/ Timestamps:00:02:02 Intro00:08:52 Nanorobotics and future possibilities00:11:05 Modeling Biological functions00:16:04 AI design for immunotherapy00:22:02 Protein synthesis process00:26:29 Turning cells into protein factories00:30:00 mRNA modifications and antiviral sensors00:32:24 mRNA manufacturing and IP disputes00:36:26 Liquid biopsies for early cancer detection00:40:24 Using mRNA for cultured meat00:45:09 Protein structure prediction00:49:05 Evolution of SARS-CoV-200:52:19 The deadliness of viruses00:55:55 mRNA wearable and global immune system01:02:26 Storing information through viruses01:04:07 Exponential technology and genetics

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