The Future is Now: A Glimpse into the World of Genetic Shopping
The future of family planning is here. Discover how fertility clinics are changing lives by offering genetic menus for your baby. Explore the exciting potential of choosing traits and creating a brighter future for the next generation.
The Genomic Revolution: How Vertical Farms Will Redefine Food
Explore how genomics and vertical farming will revolutionize food, developing entirely new fruits, vegetables, and categories for a healthier future.
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 First Aid Kit Transformed: Genetic Repair on the Horizon
Explore how genetic repair and regenerative medicine will revolutionize first aid, enabling precise cellular healing and transforming emergency response.
The Ethical Blueprint: Do Gene-Edited Humans Need Special Rights?
As genetic engineering advances, a critical question emerges: should individuals born through gene editing have different rights or protections? Explore the complex bioethical debate surrounding fairness, consent, and the future of human rights in the age of CRISPR.
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.
Jetset Genes: CRISPR at 30,000 Feet (and 30,000 Leagues)
Discover how genetic mutations in high-altitude spaces and deep-sea fish are inspiring scientists to engineer human resilience for extreme environments.
Orchard to Oven: The Not-So-American Apple (and the True Tale of American Pie)
Discover how the apple—central to the beloved “American Pie”—originated far from America. Explore its genetic roots in Central Asia, the blend of wild crabapples, and modern agricultural breeding shaping today’s apple diversity.
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?
Candyman: Genomics and the Future of Sugar, Sweetness, and Health
Genomics is reinventing sugar with biotech-based sweeteners — reshaping food, health, and global markets as personalized medicine approaches transform how we think about nutrition.
When Life Becomes Code: Scientists Push the Boundaries of Synthetic Cells
Discover how programming genomes as code is driving biotech innovation — and exposing new risks.
Flavor of the Future: When AI Meets Genomics
AI and genomics are changing how we create flavors and fragrances. Learn how this powerful combination could unlock sustainable, personalized, and novel food experiences—with a few possible challenges along the way.
Who Owns Your Gene Data—and What Can They Do With It?
Consumer gene testing makes personal DNA data a valuable asset. Explore the legal and ethical risks, ownership rights, data breaches, and how your genome can be sold or shared—often without your clear consent.
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?
Upgrading Memory with CRISPR
Explore how CRISPR could transform memory—from Alzheimer’s treatments to boosting cognition—and the ethical questions shaping neurogenomics.
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.

