#39756
Mentioned in 1 episodes
Bioengineering Enlightenment
The Revolutionary Science Behind Sustainable Psychedelic Medicine
Book •
Jeffrey E. Gerst's 'Bioengineering Enlightenment' examines how advances in molecular genetics and synthetic biology can be applied to produce psychedelic compounds sustainably and ethically.
The book outlines biosynthetic pathways for molecules like psilocybin and DMT, discusses using organisms such as yeast and plants for production, and evaluates environmental and cultural implications of sourcing psychedelics.
Gerst considers chemical synthesis, wild harvesting, and bioengineering as different sourcing paths, advocating for a middle way that balances sustainability, access, and respect for indigenous knowledge.
He also addresses regulatory, ethical, and technological challenges, including potential commodification and how to integrate entourage molecules into engineered production.
The work aims to inform scientists, practitioners, and policymakers about scalable, eco-friendly alternatives for bringing psychedelic medicines to broader populations.
The book outlines biosynthetic pathways for molecules like psilocybin and DMT, discusses using organisms such as yeast and plants for production, and evaluates environmental and cultural implications of sourcing psychedelics.
Gerst considers chemical synthesis, wild harvesting, and bioengineering as different sourcing paths, advocating for a middle way that balances sustainability, access, and respect for indigenous knowledge.
He also addresses regulatory, ethical, and technological challenges, including potential commodification and how to integrate entourage molecules into engineered production.
The work aims to inform scientists, practitioners, and policymakers about scalable, eco-friendly alternatives for bringing psychedelic medicines to broader populations.
Mentioned by
Mentioned in 1 episodes
Mentioned by ![undefined]()
Paul F. Austin
Bioengineering Psychedelics: Rethinking Sourcing and Scale - Jeffrey E. Gerst, Ph.D.
