Science Figures in Focus: The Power of PCR

They say a picture is worth a thousand words, but in the realm of biology, its value skyrockets even further. We've all experienced those magical "aha" moments when a complex idea suddenly clicks into place while staring at a well-crafted…

Announcing the 2021 American Society for Microbiology Agar Art Contest!

This is a guest post from Dr. Geoff Hunt, Public Outreach Specialist at the American Society for Microbiology. You can find him on Twitter at @TheGeoffHunt. It’s that time of year again! The American Society for Microbiology’s world-famous Agar Art contest is now up…

Bright Spot in Science

Ever since its discovery, GFP or green fluorescent protein, has been widely used in cell and molecular biology laboratories due to its versatility and effectiveness. This powerful research tool was first discovered in the jellyfish Aequorea victoria, and expresses its…