Boo! Biotechnology

Halloween is this weekend. We’re putting finishing touches on costumes, prepping our candy supply, and sharing the science behind some of this holiday’s most iconic symbols. Monster Pumpkins: Regardless of what your pumpkin weighs, genetically it’s a giant. Pumpkins have 20…

How DNA will Travel

A cell’s DNA contains a wealth of valuable information. This information allows organisms to create the proteins they need to live. Scientists also use the information stored within DNA to answer questions, diagnose diseases, solve crimes, and even unravel Earth’s…