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Identifying cancer genes’ multiple personalities

4/10/2023

The same genes can cause different subtypes of tumors. Now, CSHL can recreate them in the lab. The approach could lead to new cancer treatments. Read the story »

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Reinvigorating CSHL’s Ph.D. program

12/13/2022

Graduate student turned director of graduate studies, Zachary Lippman shares his vision for the CSHL School of Biological Sciences. Read the story »

CSHL groundcherry research bears new fruits

10/31/2022

New genetic blueprints for two types of groundcherry may help strengthen food supplies and reveal how plants evolve. Read the story »

How tweaking genes keeps corn and rice on your plate

5/18/2022

CSHL scientists leveraged lessons from the corn genome to improve another global staple crop, rice. Read the story »

For plant geneticists, some genes are double the trouble

3/28/2022

It pays to check whether genetic tweaks that improve one kind of crop could get foiled by backup genes in a different crop. Read the story »

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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