Research Articles
The Genetic Scissors: How CRISPR is Rewriting the Code of Life
Explore how CRISPR-Cas9 technology is revolutionizing genetic engineering, from bacterial defense systems to groundbreaking medical applications.
The Greatest Generation's Gift to Science: Unlocking Lifelong Health Secrets with the Veteran Twin Registry
Explore the NAS-NRC Twin Registry, a groundbreaking study of WWII veteran twins that has transformed our understanding of genetics, aging, and human health.
Frankenfoods: Values About Genetics Embedded in a Metaphor
Exploring the cultural, ethical, and scientific dimensions of the Frankenfoods metaphor and its impact on the GMO debate.
Neurospora's Genetic Switch: The Story of the qa-2 Gene
Explore the fascinating story of Neurospora crassa's qa-2 gene, a genetic switch that has revolutionized our understanding of gene regulation in fungi and beyond.
The Orange Mold that Illuminated Biology: How Neurospora Revealed Life's Secrets
Explore how Neurospora crassa, the red bread mold, revolutionized biological science through groundbreaking discoveries in genetics and photobiology.
The Genetic Key: How a Tiny Change in Your DNA Influences Leukemia Risk
Discover how a single letter change in the RFC1 gene affects folate transport and influences leukemia risk and treatment response.
Fingerprint Diversity: A Window into Human History and Health
Explore how fingerprint patterns reveal insights into human migration, genetics, and health conditions through dermatoglyphics research.
The Invisible Persuader: How Your DNA Shapes Your Buying Decisions
Explore how neuromarketing genetics reveals the biological underpinnings of consumer behavior and purchasing decisions.
The Biotech Century: Remaking Our World One Gene at a Time
Exploring Jeremy Rifkin's vision of the biotech revolution and its profound implications for our future.
The TIGR Gene: Unlocking the Genetic Secrets of Glaucoma in Japan
Discover how mutations in the TIGR gene cause familial primary open-angle glaucoma in Japanese populations and the future of genetic research in eye disease.