Race to Real Jurassic Park: De-Extinction Leaders
Discover how genetic engineering is paving the way for the first de-extinction zoo, with Colossal Biosciences leading the charge to revive extinct animals and create a modern Jurassic Park.
The Pokémonification of American Biodiversity
The Earth BioGenome Project aims to sequence 1.8 million species—like a nationwide Pokémon Go for DNA. What does it mean to "catch them all" in science?
AI Breeds a Better Bacon: How Algorithms Are Reshaping Pig Farming
AI-driven livestock genomics is reshaping pig breeding. From genome data to machine learning, discover how science is engineering faster, leaner, and healthier pork.
Toad Catcher
Can CRISPR fix what humanity broke? “Toad Catcher” explores the promise and peril of gene editing in ecological restoration—from coral engineered for heat tolerance to birds resisting avian malaria. A sharp, satirical look at biotech’s bold experiment with nature.
(How Much Is) That Doggie in the Window?
Explore the race for the "forever pet" as biotech cloning and AI- powered companions compete to preserve our emotional bonds with animals. From $50,000 clones to robotic dogs that teach your habits, this analysis explores the ethics, technology, and cultural implications of immortalizing pets.
The Call of the Wild: How Genomics Is Rewriting Nature's Playbook
Can genomics rebalance nature? Explore how biodiversity genomics supports conservation, monitoring, and ecosystem restoration efforts worldwide.
Reef Reboot: Coral Conservation Gets a CRISPR Upgrade
Coral reefs, often referred to as the "rainforests of the sea," are biodiversity powerhouses. They support nearly a quarter of all marine life, protect coastlines, and fuel economies through tourism and fisheries.
Bark to the Future: CRISPR, Canines, and the Cult of Perfection
England’s new Genetic Technology Act could open the door to CRISPR-edited pets. Explore the ethical, social, and cultural risks of breeding “designer dogs” in the age of biotech.
The G.O.A.T. Genome: How Goats Became Biotech's Quiet Pioneers
From cashmere to climate resilience, goats are stepping into the spotlight as unsung heroes of agricultural genomics. What can their DNA teach us about food, fiber, and the future?
The Bee-ginning of the End? Gene-Edited Bees and the Future of Agriculture
Editing bee genomes may protect crops — but it also risks ecological disruption and raises ethical concerns.
Beyond Designer Pets: Engineering Animals... The Purpose and Pitfalls
Imagine a world of engineered animals tailored not for cuddle sessions, but concrete tasks—from poodles that nibble less to genetically-crafted service animals. But what ethical risks lie ahead?
Plasmids to the Rescue: Eat Plastic, Save the Planet
Scientists are engineering microbes to digest plastic waste. Could this biotech breakthrough revolutionize ocean cleanup and reshape recycling?
Seabiscuit’s DNA: Unlocking the Genetic Code of a Racing Legend
Seabiscuit was more than just a racehorse—he was a symbol of hope during one of America’s darkest chapters.

