Wonderfully Woolly Mice

Walking through a museum it's easy to imagine what the world was like in the distant past. A completely different environment, with alien ecosystems featuring plants and animals that are now extinct. Imagine what it would be like to coexist…

Code Breakers: Using CRISPR for Sickle Cell Gene Editing

https://youtu.be/OzUZWxv_U7Y?si=9fNb6klYo_taQH7I Modern biotechnology has ushered in a new era of scientific discovery, with powerful techniques like genetic engineering and recombinant DNA technology transforming research and medicine. These innovations have enabled scientists to manipulate DNA sequences directly, significantly reducing the time…

Biotech Basics: How Scientists Study Genes

Genes are the fundamental units of heredity, carrying the instructions that dictate the development, functioning, and reproduction of all living organisms. Studying these genetic blueprints helps scientists unlock the mysteries of biological processes, understand diseases, and advance medical treatments. Scientists…