Episode #68: Affordable Live Cell Banking with Acorn Biolabs

My guest this week is Dr. Drew Taylor, co-founder, and CEO of Acorn Biolabs. In this episode, Dr. Taylor and I discuss live-cell banking, current applications for such cells, and future applications such as anti-aging, organ regeneration, and more. Acorn Biolans is an economical way for people to have access to their live cells. If you can afford Netflix, you can afford to bank your cells with Acorn Biolabs. Learn more about Acorn Biolabs at https://landing.acorn.me/nat/ and receive three FREE months of cell banking on them! Thank you to Oxford Health for sponsoring this episode! Oxford HealthSpan brings us Primeadine, the best formulated Spermidine supplement on the market! What makes it stand out – it includes Spermine & Putrescine two other Polyamines that work hand in hand with Spermidine PLUS FOS, a prebiotic to feed the bacteria in your gut that make Spermidine! I take Spermidine daily as do my family and my clients – it has become a solid member of my "foundation stack". Research has shown that Spermidine upregulates autophagy, helps the immune system to rejuvenate and it protects DNA – visible benefits experienced by myself and my clients include better sleep, hair, skin, and nails! Sponsor offer: If you haven't tried it yet go to Primeadine.com and use promo code BIONAT15 to save 15% at https://oxfordhealthspan.com/products/best-spermidine-supplement Dr. Drew Taylor is Co-Founder and Chief Executive Officer at Acorn Biolabs. Biologist and former professional athlete, Drew has charted his path across molecular cell biology, science and baseball with steadfast passion over his career. Follow Drew Taylor at https://www.acorn.me/ https://www.facebook.com/acornbiolabs/ https://www.instagram.com/acornbiolabs/ https://www.linkedin.com/company/acornbiolabs/ [04:05] Dr. Taylor opens up about his life and how he got to where he is today… [07:55] What is tissue engineering?.. [13:09] After Dr. Taylor got his PHD what led him to this slightly different path?.. [27:40] How do you capture healthy cells and make sure you have them as a resource?.. [30:17] Cell banking from hair follicles?.. [36:50] When is the best time to bank your cells?.. [41:12] What exactly does Acorn Biolabs do? How do you know your cells are safe and secure?.. [43:40] What technologies are currently available for banked cells? What does the timeline look like for when different uses will be available? [53:00] Regenerating organs using stem cells.. [59:00] Is it possible to use a family member's banked cells?.. [62:30] What is the age of the youngest and oldest clients at Acorn Biolabs?.. [64:46] Who can access Acorn Biolabs services financially and location-wise?..