141. 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. Grow Everything brings the bioeconomy to life. Hosts Karl Schmieder and Erum Azeez Khan share stories and interview the leaders and influencers changing the world by growing everything. Biology is the oldest technology. And it can be engineered. What are we growing? Learn more at ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠www.messaginglab.com/groweverything⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠  Chapters:00:00:00 - Kicking Off Grow Everything with Big Biotech Energy00:00:39 - Bright Spots and Breakthroughs Lighting Up the Biotech World00:02:12 - How Policy Shapes the Future of Scientific Discovery00:03:43 - Farming the Future: Biotech’s Role in Agriculture00:05:12 - Plastics, Planet Health, and the Human Cost00:08:18 - Unlocking the Secrets of the Human Microbiome00:09:11 - Meet the Visionaries Behind Viome00:15:18 - RNA Revealed: The Tiny Molecule with a Massive Health Impact00:24:46 - AI Meets Your Plate: The Science of Personalized Nutrition00:38:52 - Peering Into Life’s Code with Molecular Models and AI00:39:40 - What Sequencing Data Can Really Tell Us00:40:29 - Surprising Microbiome Patterns You’ve Never Heard Of00:42:47 - How Steady Is Your Gut’s Microbial Universe?00:43:47 - The Lasting Effects of Antibiotics on Your Microbiome00:45:55 - Real Stories from Viome Clients Changing Their Health00:50:17 - Behind the Scenes of Viome’s Clinical Collaborations00:52:19 - Reimagining the Future of Healthcare00:55:34 - Lightning Round: Quick Questions, Big Insights01:02:38 - Connecting the Dots Between RNA and the Microbiome01:08:36 - Signing Off with What’s Next in the Biotech Space Links and Resources:⁠Use Code: GROWEVERYTHING25 to save $110 on a Viome Full Body Intelligence™ Test.  Valid through 2025Viome Publications Illumina29. Gut Check with Stephanie Culler: Persephone’s Quest for Microbiome BreakthroughsBioFab Fair - Use promo code: GROW10 for a discount to attend! Topics Covered:  Gut microbiome, oral and skin microbiome, AI, microbiome testing kit Have a question or comment? Message us here: Text or Call (804) 505-5553  ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Instagram⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠  / ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Twitter⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ / ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠LinkedIn⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ / ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Youtube⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ / ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Grow Everything⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Email: groweverything@messaginglab.com Music by: Nihilore Production by: Amplafy Media