iGEM is an independent and non-profit foundation that supports community members who want to learn about genetic engineering.
They host an international competition every year called the “Giant Jamboree”, where participants get an opportunity to present their work. As of 2022, this competition has been going on for 19 years!
Does this sound like something you would like to get involved in? Read this post to learn how to get started with iGEM.
A genome is the complete set of DNA that makes an organism what it is. There’s a lot of information that’s packed into our DNA, ranging from our skin and hair color to our susceptibility to certain diseases, which is why it’s so important for us to understand our DNA.
The Human Genome Project sought out this exact goal and brought together scientists from across the globe to help sequence the entirety of our DNA.
Learn more about how it was done, and how it has changed what we know about our bodies!
De-extinction is the process of recreating extinct species using biotechnology.
Although there are many opinions about de-extinction, the most heated argument is whether or not it is ethically right or wrong.
Because humans have caused many animal extinctions due to hunting and harming habitats through industrialization, does it make sense to bring back extinct animals?
What is your opinion about de-extinction after reading the blog post? Do you think it should or should not be attempted?
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