This year marks the 50th anniversary of one of the most pivotal moments in human history. Stepping onto the moon, Neil Armstrong in 1969 uttered those now infamous words: “That’s one small step for man, one giant leap...
Author - Embriette Hyde
Opentrons publishes revolutionary new guide for adding automation to your lab
For all the good it brings, you won’t see automation in every laboratory. Why? Too many scientists still believe that automation is out of reach for them: too costly, too complicated, too large and unwieldy, and...
Viewpoint: “Building a proactive culture around biosecurity will accelerate biotechnology, not limit it”
Imagine how different the world would be if, decades ago, when we were developing the internet, we could have anticipated the types of cyber security threats we face every second of every day today. What would we have...
Better than Disneyland: Why Duane Clark believes space habitation is something worth investing in
As a young boy, Duane Clark thought NASA’s Jet Propulsion Laboratory (JPL) in Southern California was much better than its near neighbor, Disneyland. And like most people of his generation, Clark distinctly remembers...
GMO doesn’t cut it: Why synthetic biology needs better labeling of industrial microbes
ASTM International is the global leader in voluntary technical standards. If you’ve ever worn a bicycle helmet, for example, you’ve probably seen the ASTM label on the back. If you have ever flown on a jet, the fuel...
How chemical-sensing plants may help secure a safe, healthy future
When we talk about future opportunities for our species and our planet, it typically isn’t long before a synthetic biology solution or two enters the conversation. From using gene editing to treat everything from cancer...
Microgravity: biomedicine’s next frontier
The space-lab is busy with activity. In one corner, a liquid handling robot methodically transfers solutions from one plate to another. In a different section, a plate reader measures enzyme activity of a cell culture...
Rethinking sustainable agriculture: creative solutions from unexpected places
Nestled in Albany, California — a one square mile city a stone’s throw from Berkeley — lies the USDA’s Western Regional Research Center (USDA-ARS). Nondescript and tucked back from a main thoroughfare, you’d...
How Procter & Gamble is saving water, reducing carbon emissions, and eliminating plastic use one soluble swatch at a time
“Relaxed sophistication: Juicy pineapple, along with a blend of frozen citrus notes combine perfectly with masculine woods and icy florals. Modern fougere: Infused with hints of crisp mint, pink peppercorn, and Green...
Synthetic biology, culture, and the stirrings of innovation from Old Japan
Japan is a global powerhouse for life sciences research. The level of academic research in the country is impressive. Two Nobel Prize winners in the past five years have come from Japan — Yoshinori Ohsumi in 2016...
