Summary: Gabriel Licina is a Molecular Biologist, Research Consultant, hardcore biohacker and the Chief Research Officer of Scihouse, a research-focused makerspace working to make science and technology accessible for everyone with a variety of classes on topics from programming and computer skills, to botany, chemistry, 3d printing and more.<br> <br> <br> <br> In 2015 Gabriel chemically induced night vision in his eyes with a controversial, yet successful experiment and is very active in the self-DIY movement. He’s also been very involved in the ecology and sustainable development spaces, serving as Biologist in Residence at Exosphere HQ.<br> <br> <br> <br> <br> Listen and Learn:<br> <br> * Why CRISPR’s overhyped and still has a long way to go<br> * The reason genetic engineering is so hard and yet so promising<br> * Why Gabriel is hopeful, respectful and somewhat scared of gene drives<br> * Where we are headed with gene editing and designer babies<br> * How Gabriel and his team chemically induced night vision by studying deep-sea fish<br> * A CRISPR solution to climate change and why all the tech in the world may not be enough<br> * What Gabriel thinks about bioterrorism and its risks<br> * How venture capital pollutes hobbyists and innovation<br> * The problem with open-source biology and funding<br> * What the future of healthcare looks like and where the power will rest<br> * Why the FDA helps and hurts innovation and progress<br> * How biohackers drive biotech and health science<br> * The problem with the university route to fundamental science<br> <br> Are you an accredited investor? <a href="https://thesyndicate.vc/ts-joinsyndicate">Apply to join our angel syndicate if you’d like to access our deal flow.</a>Gabriel Licina is a Molecular Biologist, Research Consultant, hardcore biohacker and the Chief Research Officer of Scihouse, a research-focused makerspace working to make science and technology accessible for everyone with a variety of classes on topics from programming and computer skills, to botany, chemistry, 3d printing and more.<br> <br> <br> <br> In 2015 Gabriel chemically induced night vision in his eyes with a controversial, yet successful experiment and is very active in the self-DIY movement. He’s also been very involved in the ecology and sustainable development spaces, serving as Biologist in Residence at Exosphere HQ.<br> <br> <br> <br> <br> Listen and Learn:<br> <br> * Why CRISPR’s overhyped and still has a long way to go<br> * The reason genetic engineering is so hard and yet so promising<br> * Why Gabriel is hopeful, respectful and somewhat scared of gene drives<br> * Where we are headed with gene editing and designer babies<br> * How Gabriel and his team chemically induced night vision by studying deep-sea fish<br> * A CRISPR solution to climate change and why all the tech in the world may not be enough<br> * What Gabriel thinks about bioterrorism and its risks<br> * How venture capital pollutes hobbyists and innovation<br> * The problem with open-source biology and funding<br> * What the future of healthcare looks like and where the power will rest<br> * Why the FDA helps and hurts innovation and progress<br> * How biohackers drive biotech and health science<br> * The problem with the university route to fundamental science<br> <br> Are you an accredited investor? <a href="https://thesyndicate.vc/ts-joinsyndicate">Apply to join our angel syndicate if you’d like to access our deal flow.</a>
