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Engineering the Microbiome: CRISPR Leads the Way
Mariella Bodemeier Loayza Careaga, PhD
| Mar 15, 2024
| 10+ min read
Scientists have genetically modified isolated microbes for decades. Now, using CRISPR, they intend to target entire microbiomes.
Genome Spotlight: Edith’s Checkerspot Butterfly (
Euphydryas editha
)
Christie Wilcox, PhD
| Aug 25, 2022
| 3 min read
A high-quality genome sequence for this versatile insect will likely aid eco-evolutionary research.
Genome Spotlight: Freshwater Angelfish (
Pterophyllum scalare
)
Christie Wilcox, PhD
| Oct 27, 2022
| 4 min read
A high school student uses crowdfunding to produce the first genome assembly for this popular aquarium species, underscoring the increasing feasibility of whole-genome sequencing.
Genome Spotlight: Desert Locust (
Schistocerca gregaria
)
Christie Wilcox, PhD
| Jul 21, 2022
| 4 min read
A chromosome-scale genome sequence for this infamous agricultural pest could help mitigate its plagues.
Genome Spotlight: C-fern (
Ceratopteris richardii
)
Christie Wilcox, PhD
| Sep 22, 2022
| 5 min read
Sequences for the model organism and two of its kin reveal how these plants got their oversized genomes.
Genome Spotlight: Black Abalone (
Haliotis cracherodii
)
Christie Wilcox, PhD
| Jun 23, 2022
| 3 min read
The researchers who constructed the first reference genome for this critically endangered mollusk say it will assist restoration efforts.
Genome Spotlight: Mandarinfish (
Synchiropus splendidus
)
Christie Wilcox, PhD
| Oct 28, 2021
| 3 min read
The high-quality genome sequence sheds light on the colorful nature of these popular aquarium fish.
How an Early Warning Radar Could Prevent Future Pandemics
Amos Zeeberg,
Undark
| Feb 27, 2023
| 8 min read
Metagenomic sequencing can help detect unknown pathogens, but its widespread use faces challenges.
Genomes Gone Wild
Megan Scudellari
| Jan 1, 2014
| 10+ min read
Weird and wonderful, plant DNA is challenging preconceptions about the evolution of life, including our own species.
Honey bee microbiome probed
Bob Grant
| Jun 9, 2011
| 1 min read
Researchers reveal several new viruses lurking in healthy hives.
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