23andMe Aims to Close Genetics Literacy Gap
A new survey commissioned by 23andMe – the leading personal genetics company – in celebration of DNA Day reveals that the majority of Americans have an interest in learning more…
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DNA Study Reveals Genetic History of Europe
An international team of scientists has used ancient DNA recovered from human remains dating from up to 5,500 BC to reconstruct the first detailed genetic history of modern Europe. “This…
DNA-Mapped Furniture Imprints Your Genetic Profile in Your Living Room
Excerpt: If you’ve ever tried to decorate a room and have been frustrated because there weren’t pieces of furniture that were uniquely “you,” you might be in luck. Dutch design…
Can We Patent Life?
Michael Specter writes for the New Yorker and discusses the question: Can we patent life? Excerpt: The intellectual and commercial bounty from that research has already been enormous, and it…
UC Promotional Video Highlighting Patrick Boudreault
ISG Associate, Patrick Boudreault, is featured in a video promoting the UC Onward California campaign entitled “Language is in Our Minds“. Watch the video here Onward California aims to partner…
Hannah Landecker Interviewed by CSW
ISG faculty, Hannah Landecker, discuses technology, gender, and epigenomics in her interview featured in the Center for the Study of Women’s monthly newsletter. Download and read the full newsletter here