Hope Henderson

scientist & writer

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Innovative Genomics Institute • 12th September 2022

CRISPRpedia

CRISPRpedia is your source for clear, reliable CRISPR info.
Innovative Genomics Institute • 21st June 2022

Introducing the Innovative Genomics Institute

A sizzle reel with script and voice-over by Hope.
Innovative Genomics Institute • 29th March 2022

CRISPR Clinical Trials: A 2022 Update

A beginner-friendly deep dive.
Innovative Genomics Institute • 6th December 2021

Metagenomics 101 With Spencer Diamond

“Now we know that there is a massive amount of genetic diversity, and humans and animals are just this little blip in the corner. In an evolutionary sense, we are insignificant and small!"
California Magazine • 1st December 2021

Rocking the Tree of Life

Identifying new species and hanging new branches on the tree of life.
Innovative Genomics Institute • 12th August 2021

CRISPR Made Simple

An easy-to-understand introduction to DNA, genes, and gene editing, designed for kids or anyone starting from scratch.
Innovative Genomics Institute – IGI • 26th January 2022

Microbes Meet Climate Change

Rice is grown in flooded paddies where methane-producing microbes thrive. By getting to know these microbes, can we intervene for a healthier planet? Text and voice-over by Hope.
Innovative Genomics Institute • 12th February 2020

New Study Shows Huge Phages Are Everywhere

IGI scientists uncover hundreds of huge viruses with new Cas genes.
Innovative Genomics Institute • 21st October 2020

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.
Innovative Genomics Institute • 20th April 2020

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."
Innovative Genomics Institute – IGI • 5th August 2021

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."
Innovative Genomics Institute • 26th October 2020

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."
Innovative Genomics Institute • 4th August 2020

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."
Innovative Genomics Institute • 1st June 2021

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.
Innovative Genomics Institute • 25th August 2020

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."
Innovative Genomics Institute • 1st June 2020

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."
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