Number8bio

Decarbonising agriculture and helping farmers using synthetic biology. Co-founded by @Dr_Tom_Williams and @SynCarpentry

[Number8bio @BioNumber8]

Hear our CEO @Dr_Tom_Williams' thoughts on Agriculture and its broader importance. Thanks for hosting a great convo @MichaelWaitze! https://t.co/RWZEwNr0xz

[Number8bio @BioNumber8]

From carbon sequestration to reducing livestock #methane & powering biofuels, seaweed is powerful for climate action. But scaling production is tough so we’re using bioengineering & #PrecisionFermentation to harness its potential—unlocking benefits without scaling pitfalls. 🌿

[Number8bio @BioNumber8]

Methane is a major climate opportunity.🫧 Livestock contributes when cows & other ruminants belch methane from their digestive system.🐄 Reducing this is crucial to slowing heating. That’s why we’re developing novel solutions to curb emissions. Learn more: https://t.co/oOovVw0LH0

[Number8bio @BioNumber8]

❌ Myth: Plant-based alternatives should take over from beef & dairy products.

✅ Reality: Through #bioengineering we can make beef & dairy more #sustainable to ensure food security for future generations.

Learn more: https://t.co/RhEGPat2Av

[Number8bio @BioNumber8]

#Agriculture is a critical component of modern civilisation, but it has an impact on the environment.🌏 We need creative solutions that make farming more #sustainable. Leveraging #PrecisionFermentation is just one way we can solve this complex problem. 🔬

https://t.co/uFnzaCfBAz

[Number8bio @BioNumber8]

5️⃣How will #bioengineering change over the next 5-10yrs?

For a long time the field viewed the cell as a machine that could be understood & engineered, like a car. Over the next 10yrs evolution & AI will become more prevalent to tackle the noisiness of biological systems. 🔬

[Number8bio @BioNumber8]

Our chief scientific officer Dr Alex Carpenter is driven by using the principles of evolution to make agriculture more #sustainable.

We sat down for a quick interview to learn more (thread)👇

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4️⃣What are you most passionate about?

The driving principle behind my work is to try & be helpful. The world is facing some tough challenges across lots of different spheres. As scientists have the opportunity & obligation to attempt to remedy some of those challenges. 🧑‍🔬

[Number8bio @BioNumber8]

There’s a myth that dairy & beef farming are completely unsustainable & should be phased out.👎

However, solutions exist that can mitigate their impact so they can continue alongside other sustainable food production methods.🐮

https://t.co/RhEGPat2Av

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How do we lower emissions & save farmers money? 🧑‍🌾

By #engineering microbes in food additives for cattle, we’re giving farmers a solution that strikes the right balance between #sustainability, output, and environmental impact.

https://t.co/uFnzaCg9q7

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5️⃣ How do you think the #bioengineering space will change over the next 5–10 years?

The future is notoriously difficult to predict, but I believe it will become a normal integrated part of every industry and will be deployed where its unique advantages are most valuable. 🌎

[Number8bio @BioNumber8]

Our CEO & Co-Founder @Dr_Tom_Williams is driven by achieving large-scale #sustainable practices to set humanity up for the long haul.

We sat down for a quick interview to learn more (thread)👇

[Number8bio @BioNumber8]

4️⃣ What are you most passionate about?

Aside from being a proud father 💕, I love working in a team towards a shared goal. More broadly, I’m passionate about #sustainability and how we can achieve it at industrial levels to help set humanity up for the long haul.

[Number8bio @BioNumber8]

🦸By bioengineering naturally-occurring yeasts to harness the superpowers of #seaweed, our feed additives for cattle are a safe, scalable and incredibly productive way to reduce methane #emissions.

[Number8bio @BioNumber8]

🐄 Myth 👉 Removing #dairy and #beef farming is a realistic climate solution.

🌱 Reality 👉 To feed 10 billion people by 2050 sustainably, we need innovative agricultural solutions. Alternative proteins solve one part of this, but #science can solve another.