Gut Check! Viome’s Momo & Guru Decode Your Inner Microbiome
In this episode of Grow Everything, Erum sits down with Momo Vuyisich and Guruduth (Guru) Banavar of Viome to explore how decoding the human microbiome could transform the way we understand and treat disease. From the depletion of beneficial gut bacteria to the cutting-edge use of AI in precision health, Momo and Guru share how Viome’s technology turns deep biological insights into actionable, personalized health recommendations. Along the way, they connect the dots between gut science, chronic illness prevention, and the massive opportunity for biomanufacturing to deliver scalable wellness solutions. This is a conversation that blends molecular biology with real-world impact—perfect for anyone intrigued by the intersection of synthetic biology, health tech, and sustainability.
Chapters:
00:00:00 - Kicking Off Grow Everything with Big Biotech Energy
00:00:39 - Bright Spots and Breakthroughs Lighting Up the Biotech World
00:02:12 - How Policy Shapes the Future of Scientific Discovery
00:03:43 - Farming the Future: Biotech’s Role in Agriculture
00:05:12 - Plastics, Planet Health, and the Human Cost
00:08:18 - Unlocking the Secrets of the Human Microbiome
00:09:11 - Meet the Visionaries Behind Viome
00:15:18 - RNA Revealed: The Tiny Molecule with a Massive Health Impact
00:24:46 - AI Meets Your Plate: The Science of Personalized Nutrition
00:38:52 - Peering Into Life’s Code with Molecular Models and AI
00:39:40 - What Sequencing Data Can Really Tell Us
00:40:29 - Surprising Microbiome Patterns You’ve Never Heard Of
00:42:47 - How Steady Is Your Gut’s Microbial Universe?
00:43:47 - The Lasting Effects of Antibiotics on Your Microbiome
00:45:55 - Real Stories from Viome Clients Changing Their Health
00:50:17 - Behind the Scenes of Viome’s Clinical Collaborations
00:52:19 - Reimagining the Future of Healthcare
00:55:34 - Lightning Round: Quick Questions, Big Insights
01:02:38 - Connecting the Dots Between RNA and the Microbiome
01:08:36 - Signing Off with What’s Next in the Biotech Space
