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Galaxy Balance

Cory Smith
Artificial Intelligence
Synthetic Biology
Genome Engineering
Mars
Aging
Genome Editing
Longevity
Gameto
CRISPR
Fitbiomics
Bioeconomy
Nitro Biosciences
In Situ Resource Utilization (ISRU)
Pioneer Labs
Stately Bio
Skin Microbiome
Intertwined Biosciences
Non-Standard Amino Acids
Psychedelics
Machine Learning

Galaxy Balance explores the frontier where biology, technology and consciousness meet. Each episode brings together pioneers shaping our collective future, from genome engineers and AI builders to longevity researchers, space explorers, and mindfulness practitioners. Hosted by Cory Smith, the conversations dive deep into how these seemingly distant fields form an interconnected ecosystem, one that... more

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00:00 - Introduction to Lily and GLife’s vision for data-driven dermatology

01:20 - Lily’s scientific background

02:43 - Breakthroughs from single-cell atlases

03:50 - The motivation behind founding GLife

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What does it take to bring new chemistry to life?

In this episode of Galaxy Balance, Cory Smith speaks with Aditya Kunjapur, Associate Professor of Chemical and Biomolecular Engineering at the University of Delaware, about genetic code expansion, no... more

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Erik Aznauryan, CEO and co-founder of HarborSite, joins Galaxy Balance to explore the next frontier of genome engineering: moving beyond small edits and toward precise, large-scale DNA insertion. Erik traces his path from Armenia and medical school t... more

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Max Rye and Evan Appleton of Intertwined Bio join Galaxy Balance to explore one of the boldest ideas in modern biology: borrowing nature’s most extreme traits and translating them into human health.

From horses that resist liver cirrhosis to naked m... more

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Aditya Kunjapur
Thomas Willing Early Career Associate Professor of Chemical and Biomolecular Engineering, University of Delaware
University of Delaware
Episode: Aditya Kunjapur: Bringing New Chemistry to Life
Erik Aznauryan
CEO and co-founder of HarborSite
HarborSite
Episode: Erik Aznauryan: Writing Genes at Scale
Charles Fracchia
Bioeconomy technologist; CEO of Black Mesa
Black Mesa
Episode: Charles Fracchia: Securing the Bioeconomy
Tyler Todt
Special guest; health optimization advocate
Episode: Tyler Todt: Discipline Over Dopamine
TJ Cradick
One of the earliest architects of modern genome editing
CRISPR Therapeutics (former CSO), Excision BioTherapeutics (former CSO), Huidagene Therapeutics (former CTO)
Episode: TJ Cradick: Building the Future of Genome Editing
Nabiha Saklayen
CEO and co-founder of Cellino
Cellino
Episode: Nabiha Saklayen: From Physics to Scalable Cell Therapies
Noah Davidson
Co‑founder and Chief Scientific Officer at Rejuvenate Bio
Rejuvenate Bio
Episode: Noah Davidsohn: Engineering Longevity at the Genetic Level
Tae Seok Moon
Professor at the J. Craig Venter Institute (JCVI); founder of Moonshot Bio; researcher in systems and synthetic biology
J. Craig Venter Institute (JCVI); Moonshot Bio
Episode: Tae Seok Moon: Engineering Biology at Planetary Scale
Pranam Chatterjee
Bioengineer, computational biologist; founder at the intersection of AI and synthetic biology
University of Pennsylvania, Gameto, Ubiquitix, Recognition Bio
Episode: Pranam Chatterjee: Programming Life with AI

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Cory Smith
Host of Galaxy Balance

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Tae Seok Moon: Engineering Biology at Planetary Scale
Q: What are your views on AI in biology and the future of scientific writing and publishing?
He notes growing collaboration between biologists and computer scientists, the use of AI tools like language models to accelerate writing and design, concerns about over-reliance and maintaining human storytelling and critical thinking in science.
Tae Seok Moon: Engineering Biology at Planetary Scale
Q: Could you walk us through your space-focused work on microbes and why lycopene matters for astronauts?
Moon explains the concept of in-situ production of nutrients like lycopene to reduce resupply demands, using space-relevant carbon and nitrogen sources derived from plastics and human waste, and how microgravity experiments help validate these approaches before ISS testing.
Tae Seok Moon: Engineering Biology at Planetary Scale
Q: How do you see Craig Venter Institute and the broader synthetic biology community influencing your work today?
He highlights JCVI as a birthplace of genome-scale thinking and synthetic cell concepts, while noting ongoing debates about safety and ethics; he admires Venter's pioneering contributions but emphasizes careful, ethical advancement and collaboration across fields.
Tae Seok Moon: Engineering Biology at Planetary Scale
Q: What attracted you to science and what path led you to your current work?
Moon describes a nonlinear journey from poetry to chemistry and engineering, driven by a philosophical curiosity about why life exists and how to design biology, ultimately leading to a focus on synthetic biology and its applications in space scenarios.
Marc Güell: AI, Synthetic Evolution, and the Future of Genome Engineering
Q: Can you describe the role Integra Therapeutics plays and what the product might look like?
Integra Therapeutics focuses on enabling tech-enabled cell engineering with large payload capacities, aiming for preclinical programs and partnerships to push gene writing toward clinically viable therapies, especially for T-cell and liver applications.

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A forward-looking show that threads together biology, technology, and consciousness through long-form conversations with leading researchers, founders, and thinkers. Episodes frequently explore biotech breakthroughs—from genome editing and AI-driven biology to longevity science and regenerative medicine—alongside broader questions about ethics, governance, and the societal implications of rapid innovation. The discussions often pair technical depth with big-picture reflections, including space-enabled biotech, AI in science, and the human and cultural context of transformative technologies. A noteworthy through-line is the quest to understand how disparate disciplines intersect to shape a sustainable, interconnected future, making it partic... more

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