IGI Scientists Make Strides in Protecting Rice from Drought
Copycat genes uncover new ways to conserve water.
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.
CRISPR Clinical Trials: A 2023 Update
A reader-friendly update on CRISPR in clinical trials.
Uncovering the Secrets of the Smallest Phages
New research on how tiny viruses could help us beat antibiotic-resistant bacteria.
Improving Photosynthesis to Fight Climate Change
*Written by a graduate student with my supervision, editing, and mentorship.
Meet an IGI Scientist: Lin Du
"I worked on a device that was meant to help paralyzed people to regain tactile sensing and live a better life. That is truly meaningful to me and I’ve been dedicated to biomedical applications since then."
Meet an IGI Scientist: Veronika Kivenson
"When I do science, I’m just like a kid asking, 'Why?' And then asking it again and again, digging in further."
Meet an IGI Scientist: Jenny Hamilton
"I started from the bottom, washing and autoclaving glass pipettes. Which is great because it makes you really understand the fundamentals of what you need to do to run a lab."
The IGI's 2022 Year-in-Review
Some of IGI's best stories and resources from 2022.
CRISPR in Agriculture: 2022 in Review
*Written by a graduate student with my supervision, editing, and mentorship.
Crops, Climate & CRISPR Regulations in Southeast Asia
"The Filipino memo brings Southeast Asia into that conversation. I see it as these countries moving to embrace technology regardless of Europe, repossess their own markets and autonomy in their markets."
Meet an IGI Scientist: Chris Baehr
"Science is a tool humans use to examine problems and, hopefully, drive progress."
CRISPRpedia
CRISPRpedia is your source for clear, reliable CRISPR info.
IGI Researchers Develop Rapid, Point-of-Care COVID-19 Diagnostic Test
A new, sensitive saliva-based test would give results within an hour.
Meet an IGI Scientist: Ksenia Krasileva
"I am greatly inspired by Fab Five on Queer Eye for the Straight Guy. What they do is inspirational, the amount of humanity that they bring to the world along with a fun and understanding atmosphere to connect to different communities."
Introducing the Innovative Genomics Institute
A sizzle reel with script and voice-over by Hope.
How Can We Make Genomic Medicine Affordable?
New task force is developing strategies to ensure genomic therapies like CRISPR are accessible to the patients who need them.
CRISPR Clinical Trials: A 2022 Update
A beginner-friendly deep dive.
Rocking the Tree of Life
Identifying invisible species and hanging new branches on the tree of life.
Microbes Meet Climate Change
An explainer with script and voice-over by Hope.
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