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Zach Lippman elected to the National Academy of Sciences

4/29/2021

CSHL Professor & HHMI Investigator Zach Lippman is honored for his work on plant genetics and crop improvement. Read the story »

For tomato genes, one plus one doesn’t always make two

4/12/2021

CSHL scientists made a series of mutations in tomatoes to see how they interact with one other. Some combinations yield larger changes than expected. Read the story »

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CSHL professor weighs in: Are CRISPR plants GMOs?

3/15/2021

CSHL Professor Zach Lippman was interviewed on a BBC podcast about the future of agriculture in the UK and Europe. Read the story »

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Tweaking corn kernels with CRISPR

2/22/2021

CRISPR genome editing can fast-forward the process of plant evolution. Researchers at CSHL are using the technique to increase kernel yield. Read the story »

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Designing crops for a changing climate

12/15/2020

In the face of climate change, engineering genetic modifications into new crops will ensure future food supplies. Read the story »

Human Nature documentary panel discussion

9/2/2020

CRISPR experts, including Professors Zach Lippman, Jennifer Doudna, and Alta Charo discuss the gene-editing technology and its use. Watch the video »

CSHL hosts Human Nature documentary panel with CRISPR experts

9/2/2020

CRISPR experts, including Professors Zach Lippman, Jennifer Doudna, and Alta Charo discuss the gene-editing technology and its use. Read the story »

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The DNA tricks that gave us 100 different kinds of tomatoes

6/17/2020

It takes 230,000 genetic differences to make 100 different varieties of tomatoes. Read the story »

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Siddhartha Mukherjee discusses The Gene in virtual lecture

6/10/2020

Author Siddhartha Mukherjee discusses the history and future of genetics in a virtual public lecture. Read the story »

Siddhartha Mukherjee discusses THE GENE: An Intimate History

6/5/2020

Acclaimed author and oncologist Dr. Siddhartha Mukherjee spoke from his home via video conference to over 400 virtual attendees at the CSHL Library. Watch the video »

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The future of food looks small, dense, and very bushy

2/18/2020

Vertical farming could make agriculture more robust and sustainable. To unlock that potential, scientists are redesigning crops for urban life. Read the story »

Vitamin B6, leukemia’s deadly addiction

1/13/2020

Acute Myeloid Leukemia is addicted to vitamin B6. Now that researchers know this, they can pursue new treatment options for the deadly blood cancer. Read the story »

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Vitamin B6, leukemia’s deadly addiction

1/13/2020

Acute Myeloid Leukemia is addicted to vitamin B6. Now that researchers know this, they can pursue new treatment options for the deadly blood cancer. Watch the video »

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A new tomato ideal for urban gardens and even outer space

12/23/2019

Researchers used CRISPR gene editing to optimize tomatoes for urban agriculture, preparing them for the city rooftops and possibly space missions. Read the story »

Shifting the balance of growth vs. defense boosts crop yield

12/19/2019

Researchers found that a specific gene in maize balances both growth of the plant and its immunity. Read the story »

CSHL Stories and Media archive for Tag: CRISPR

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Zach Lippman elected to the National Academy of Sciences

For tomato genes, one plus one doesn’t always make two

CSHL professor weighs in: Are CRISPR plants GMOs?

Tweaking corn kernels with CRISPR

Designing crops for a changing climate

Human Nature documentary panel discussion

CSHL hosts Human Nature documentary panel with CRISPR experts

The DNA tricks that gave us 100 different kinds of tomatoes

Siddhartha Mukherjee discusses The Gene in virtual lecture

Siddhartha Mukherjee discusses THE GENE: An Intimate History

The future of food looks small, dense, and very bushy

Vitamin B6, leukemia’s deadly addiction

Vitamin B6, leukemia’s deadly addiction

A new tomato ideal for urban gardens and even outer space

Shifting the balance of growth vs. defense boosts crop yield

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