# 215. Stanford Predicts The Next Human Evolution

- Show: [The Next Byte Podcast](https://hardwarepodcasts.com/podcast/the-next-byte-podcast)
- Published: 2025-03-18
- Length: 16m
- Page: https://hardwarepodcasts.com/podcast/the-next-byte-podcast/2025-03-18-215-stanford-predicts-the-next-human-evolution
- Listen: https://the-next-byte-wevolver.simplecast.com/episodes/215-stanford-predicts-the-next-human-evolution-UQmencln

## Summary

Speakers from The Next Byte Podcast discuss Evo 2, a generative AI model developed by Stanford researchers that predicts DNA sequences using a Transformer architecture similar to ChatGPT. The model, trained on 90 billion nucleotides from 27 times more data than its predecessor Evo 1, allows researchers to predict protein function, identify disease-causing mutations, and design genetic edits for applications like microplastic-eating bacteria. The hosts highlight the tool's open-source availability and its potential to accelerate drug discovery and clarify the biological impact of environmental factors like sun exposure.

## Chapters

- [0:00](https://hardwarepodcasts.com/podcast/the-next-byte-podcast/2025-03-18-215-stanford-predicts-the-next-human-evolution#t=0) Introduction: Stanford's Evo 2 DNA Prediction Model
- [4:10](https://hardwarepodcasts.com/podcast/the-next-byte-podcast/2025-03-18-215-stanford-predicts-the-next-human-evolution#t=250) From Genome Sequencing to Understanding DNA Meaning
- [7:09](https://hardwarepodcasts.com/podcast/the-next-byte-podcast/2025-03-18-215-stanford-predicts-the-next-human-evolution#t=429) Evo 2 Training Data and Excluding Viruses
- [9:01](https://hardwarepodcasts.com/podcast/the-next-byte-podcast/2025-03-18-215-stanford-predicts-the-next-human-evolution#t=541) Technical Features: Auto-complete and CRISPR Prediction
- [11:57](https://hardwarepodcasts.com/podcast/the-next-byte-podcast/2025-03-18-215-stanford-predicts-the-next-human-evolution#t=717) Drug Discovery and Distinguishing Harmful Mutations

## Topics

- [AI & machine learning](https://hardwarepodcasts.com/topic/ai-and-machine-learning)
- [Medical & health devices](https://hardwarepodcasts.com/topic/medical-devices)
- [Sourcing & supply chain](https://hardwarepodcasts.com/topic/sourcing-and-supply-chain)

## Most relevant to

early-stage companies

## Mentioned

- Stanford (company)
- Evo 2 (product)
- Evo 1 (product)
- ChatGPT (product)
- CRISPR (tool)

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