Research Articles
Rewriting Our Defense Code: How CRISPR and Adenoviruses Are Revolutionizing HIV Treatment
Explore how adenovirus-delivered CRISPR/Cas9 gene editing technology is revolutionizing HIV treatment by targeting the CCR5 receptor.
The Genetic Scissors: Rewriting the Code of Life with CRISPR
Explore CRISPR-Cas9, the revolutionary gene-editing technology derived from bacterial defense systems that allows precise editing of DNA, its applications, and ethical implications.
Cell Biology Redux: How a Half-Century of Discovery Transformed Our View of Life's Fundamental Units
Explore how cell biology has evolved over 50 years, transforming from descriptive science to a quantitative discipline that integrates physics, engineering, and computation.
Engineered Animals and Tomorrow's Dinner Table: Inside the Transgenic Animal Research Conference XII
Explore the groundbreaking research presented at UC Davis Transgenic Animal Research Conference XII (TARC XII) on transgenic animals, genetic engineering, and biotechnology.
Genetic Packages: How Lipid Nanoparticles Are Revolutionizing Gene Therapy
Explore how lipid nanoparticles are transforming gene therapy, enabling safe DNA delivery and targeted treatments for chronic diseases like diabetes, cancer, and heart conditions.
The Editor's Notes of Life: How Your Experiences Rewrite Your DNA's Story
Explore the fascinating world of epigenetics and how life experiences can rewrite your DNA's instructions without changing the genetic code itself.
The Social Roots of Farming Choices: How Sociology Shapes Organic Agriculture
Exploring how social relationships, cultural values, and community structures shape organic agriculture adoption through sociological perspectives.
Genome Editing: The Precision Scissors Rewriting Life's Code
Explore the revolutionary genome editing technologies ZFNs and TALENs - molecular scissors that precisely edit DNA for medical and agricultural applications.
Reflections in Reproductive Medicine 2020: Windows of Opportunity Lost and Found
Exploring how reproductive medicine navigated the challenges of the COVID-19 pandemic, losing some battles while discovering new pathways forward.
The Environment in Our Cells: How Everyday Exposures Shape Breast Cancer Risk
Explore the groundbreaking research connecting environmental factors to breast cancer risk, including PFAS chemicals, air pollution, and innovative prevention strategies.