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 »
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 »
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 »
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 »
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 »
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 »
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 »
Milestone reached in new leukemia drug 11/19/2019 Salt-Inducible Kinase 3 (SIK3) could be a good therapeutic candidate for treating MLL translocation positive subtype of leukemia. Read the story »
These tomatos flourish in a storage unit 11/6/2019 Before now, Urban Agriculture has been dominated by compact, leafy greens such as lettuce growing in climate-controlled storage units. Watch the video »
Targeted delivery of CRISPR interference system against Fabp4 to white adipocyte ameliorates obesity, inflammation, hepatic steatosis, and insulin resistance 8/29/2019 Researchers developed a gene therapy that specifically reduces fat tissue and reverses obesity-related metabolic disease in obese mice. Read the story »