Kevin McKernan: Genomics, PCR, COVID Tests, mRNA Vaccines, Cannabis & Magic Mushroom Genomes | #58

Kevin McKernan is a renowned leader in DNA sequencing technology. He led a research team part of the original Human Genome Project and is the founder and Chief Science Officer of Medicinal Genomics, a life sciences company that distributes genetics-based platforms for quality and safety testing of legal cannabis. Nick and Kevin discussed the Cannabis genome, the genome of Psilocybe cubensis (magic mushrooms); Polymerase Chain Reaction (PCR) technology, how it works, and how it’s used for COVID-19 testing; cannabinoids such as cannabidiol (CBD) and recent research indicating their potential anti-SARS-CoV-2 effects; blockchain technology for genomics data; and mRNA vaccines and SARS-CoV-2. USEFUL LINKS Sign up for the weekly Mind & Matter newsletter [ Download the podcast & follow Nick at his website [] Follow Nick’s work through Linktree: [] Athletic G