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tag color genetics genomics evolution
CRISPR Gene Drives and the Future of Evolution
Hannah Thomasy, PhD
| Mar 15, 2024
| 10+ min read
Genetic engineering pioneer Kevin Esvelt’s work highlights biotechnology’s immense potential for good—but also for catastrophe.
Yeast Made to Harvest Light Hint at Evolution’s Past
Kamal Nahas, PhD
| Feb 21, 2024
| 6 min read
Scientists transferred light-harvesting proteins into yeast for the first time, shining a light on the past lives of eukaryotic cells.
Why Do Male Organisms Exist?
Hannah Thomasy, PhD
| Mar 1, 2024
| 2 min read
Some species of lizards, grasshoppers, and crustaceans have adopted a ladies-only lifestyle.
Infographic: How Transposable Elements Can Shape Evolution
Christie Wilcox, PhD
| Jan 17, 2022
| 2 min read
The movements of so-called jumping genes can generate the genetic diversity needed to drive evolutionary change in populations over time.
Woolly Mammoth Genomes Reveal Genetic Adaptations to Cold
Hannah Thomasy, PhD
| Dec 12, 2022
| 2 min read
Researchers identified mutations in genes that may be involved in fat regulation, fur growth, and morphology.
MULTI-seq: Single-Cell Genomic Sample Multiplexing Using Lipid-Tagged Indices
The Scientist
| May 9, 2022
| 1 min read
In this webinar, Chris McGinnis and Jennifer Silverman discuss how MULTI-seq offers improved sample throughput and data quality.
Turning on the Bat Signal
Hannah Thomasy, PhD
| Mar 15, 2024
| 10+ min read
Scientists around the world investigate how bat immune systems cope with viral attacks and how this information could be used to keep humans safe.
Neanderthal DNA in Modern Human Genomes Is Not Silent
Jef Akst
| Sep 1, 2019
| 10+ min read
From skin color to immunity, human biology is linked to our archaic ancestry.
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.
Tapping Into Immunotherapy’s Potential to Help More People
The Scientist
Staff
| Mar 8, 2024
| 1 min read
Discover what researchers have learned about varying immunotherapy response rates between patients with the same cancer types.
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