Synthetic Biology
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Light Mind Control
May 18, 2009
Light-sensitive proteins from algae illuminate the brain, providing a more sophisticated view of neural circuitry.
biotechnology, cognition, neuroscience, research, synthetic biology
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Protein Power
April 08, 2009
With recent advances in bioengineering, scientists are designing novel proteins from scratch that perform some of biology's most powerful functions.
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The Biohacking Hobbyist
December 11, 2008
Why does all biology happen in academic or industrial labs? Mac Cowell, cofounder of DIYbio, seeks to change that.
biotechnology, community, genetics, innovation, synthetic biology, technology
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iGEM 2008: Novice Bioengineers Get Their Freak On
December 10, 2008
A recent iGEM judge reflects on spontaneous dance parties and the future of molecular machines.
biotechnology, creativity, engineering, innovation, synthetic biology, technology
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Cribsheet #16: Synthetic Biology
June 25, 2008
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I Can’t Believe It’s Science (for June 11, 2007)
June 12, 2007
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New & Notable: 12/31 - 1/05
January 09, 2006
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The Biological Camera
November 28, 2005
Now on SEEDMAGAZINE.COM
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World
Press Gang
With New York City about to let bloggers qualify for press passes, a look at what breaking down the walls between old and new media means for science reporting.
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Culture
The Ancient, Distant, and Dead
Inspired by scientific research, Katie Paterson creates art based on data from faraway melting glaciers, long-dead stars, and the initial moments of the universe.
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Ideas
A Sober Assessment
Alcohol is an important part of life in many cultures throughout the world, but there are many misperceptions about this common social lubricant.
