CRISPR Clinical Trials: A 2025 Update
For CRISPR clinical trials, 2025 seems like the best of times and the worst of times. A reader-friendly deep dive.
New Research Points the Way to CRISPR Therapies for Hereditary Dementias
Using CRISPR in patient cells to get one step closer to the clinic.
Announcing the Rising Stars Program: A New Collaboration Between the IGI and Historically Black Colleges and Universities
A pilot program will bring talented undergrads from HBCUs to IGI labs at UC Berkeley, UCSF, UC Davis, and UCLA for summer research.
CRISPRpedia: CRISPR & Ethics
CRISPRpedia is your source for clear, reliable CRISPR info.
Rocking the Tree of Life
Identifying invisible species and hanging new branches on the tree of life.
The Cow Burp Problem
An explainer video with script and voice-over by Hope.
Educational Newsletter
Key educational offerings from the Innovative Genomics Institute.
AI Language Models Allow Researchers to Explore New Frontiers in Bioengineering
Joining biology and AI to hack the ribosome.
CRISPR Made Simple
An easy-to-understand introduction to DNA, genes, and gene editing, designed for kids or anyone starting from scratch.
IGI Partners with HBCU Hampton University to Sponsor Summer Research Students
The UC-HBCU Initiative aims to create new collaborations.
Why We Need More Women in Bio-Entrepreneurship
IGI's 2023-2024 Women in Enterprising Science (WIES) Fellows share their thoughts on gender equity in bio-entrepreneurship.
“The Crop of the Future”: Why Climate Scientists Are Sweet on Sorghum
"When roots are shallow, the carbon is easily rereleased back into the atmosphere. But sorghum’s deep root system can go down six feet or more."
Introducing the Innovative Genomics Institute
A sizzle reel with script and voice-over by Hope.
CRISPRpedia: CRISPR in Agriculture
CRISPRpedia is your source for clear, reliable CRISPR info.
Precision Microbiome Editing 101 with Brady Cress and Ben Rubin
A beginner's guide to precision microbiome editing.
IGI Scientists Make E. coli That Can Take Carbon Dioxide From the Air — And Use It
Engineered bacteria can absorb and concentrate carbon dioxide from the air, taking a step towards carbon sequestration.
Microbes Meet Climate Change
An explainer with script and voice-over by Hope.
From Community College to Cal: IGI Fellow Veronika Kivenson Shares Her Story
An interview with Veronika Kivenson on how her time at community and women's colleges shaped her path.
Innovative Genomics Institute Credo
"We believe that science should serve the public good. Our work must realize the promise of genome engineering to advance human health and well-being."
How Do You Get Inside a Cell? Copy a Virus
New research shows that virus-like particles can help ferry cutting-edge CRISPR therapies to specific cells.
