CRISPR Made Simple
An easy-to-understand introduction to DNA, genes, and gene editing, designed for kids or anyone starting from scratch.
CRISPR Clinical Trials: A 2021 Update
A beginner-friendly deep dive.
New Study Shows Huge Phages Are Everywhere
IGI scientists uncover hundreds of huge viruses with new Cas genes.
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."
What Britt Glaunsinger hopes her new research will reveal about SARS-CoV-2
Britt Glaunsinger on using familiar tools to reveal the mysteries of SARS-CoV-2. One of many short videos from my #IGICovidChronicles series.
Rohan Sachdeva on why COVID-19 gives viruses a bad name
Rohan Sachdeva on looking twice at viruses. One of many short videos from my #IGICovidChronicles series.
Liana Lareau on how scientists around the world are working together during a public health crisis
Liana Lareau on how scientists across the globe came together to sequence viral genomes and share data during COVID-19 pandemic. One of many short videos from my #IGICovidChronicles series.
IGI Scientists Make E. coli That Can Take Carbon Dioxide From the Air — And Use It
New study shows that re-engineered E. coli can absorb and concentrate carbon dioxide from the air, taking a step towards carbon sequestration.
Resistance is Futile: IGI Researchers on Borgs Discovery
"They're unlike chromosomal DNA, unlike plasmid DNA, and unlike viruses – therefore, we came up with a new name: Borg."
COVID-19 Research Spotlight: Hiten Madhani on Developing a Live-Attenuated Vaccine
"While no vaccine is a hundred percent effective, historically, live-attenuated vaccines are the best at preventing transmission, preventing infection, and preventing disease."
COVID-19 Research Spotlight: Kara Nelson on Tracking Spread Through Wastewater
"By sampling wastewater, we can identify strains that have been introduced to our region that haven’t yet been picked up in the clinical samples."
COVID-19 Research Spotlight: Laleh Coté on Virtual Mentoring
"For research experiences, the virtual environment creates compelling possibilities for who can collaborate with whom, and when, and how."
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.
Meet an IGI Scientist: Bruce Conklin
"It was a 'the emperor has no clothes' moment where I realized that we know almost nothing about the basic science of disease."
Meet an IGI Scientist: Christine He
"I clearly remember my first day of work, surrounded by 10-foot piles of dried cow manure and gingerly dipping a Falcon tube into what is called a 'manure lagoon' to collect microbes, and wondering what I got myself into."
