Bio Bytes 24: Gut Microbiome Biotechnology with Zack Abbott

Columbia University Bio Bytes

In which Aaron speaks with Zach Abbott, PhD, about his company ZBiotics. ZBiotics is a biotechnology start-up that is focused on engineering microorganisms for consumer benefit. Aaron and Zach talk about the company’s current product, a genetically engineered probiotic designed to breakdown acetaldehyde, a toxic byproduct of alcohol. Additionally, Zach offers insight on his transition from completing a PhD to the biotech start-up space.