Summary: <br> <a href="https://twitter.com/intent/tweet?url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.talkingbiotechpodcast.com%2F061-terminator-genes-and-high-school-biotech-outlook%2F&via=talkingbiotech" class="twitter-share-button">Tweet</a><br> <a href="https://i0.wp.com/www.talkingbiotechpodcast.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/12/061-oliver-cover-alt.jpg"></a><br> Discussion of biotechnology risks and benefits frequently cites “terminator genes” as a reason to oppose the technology. The fear is that these plants contain genetic information that can release widespread plant sterility, leading to the demise of the planet. However, there is much more to the story. The inventor of the technology, Dr. Mel Oliver, describes why the technology was devised, and how far it moved toward application.<br> In the first part of the podcast, Florida high school students were interviewed about biotechnology. These were students that just completed a certificate program in biotech, and they share their thoughts about the technology and how it fits with their values and long-term aspirations.<br> Also, Chelsea Boonstra and The Boonstra Report.<br> Like the podcast? Please subscribe and write a review!<br> <a href="http://www.stitcher.com/s?fid=68340&refid=stpr"> Stitche</a>r <a href="https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/talking-biotech-podcast/id1006329802">iTunes</a> <a href="https://player.fm/series/talking-biotech-podcast">Player FM</a> <a href="http://tunein.com/radio/Talking-Biotech-Podcast-p794716/">TuneIn</a><br>
