Thank you for your continued interest in the conversation we started in April at the Genomes, Environment and Traits (GET) conference in Boston. As promised, the comments are open if […]
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Month: July 2012
The mighty microbiome
The bacteria that inhabit our bodies have garnered much attention in recent months. In fact, the trillions of cells that make up a single person are outnumbered ten to one […]
“Why Do We Have to Learn This Stuff?” – A New Genetics for 21st Century Students
Rosie Redfield has written a thought-provoking perspective for PLoS Biology about revamping genetics curricula. Her article, focused on college courses, has clear implications for high schools as well. She argues […]
Soapbox Science: There is No Normal
The always insightful Chris Gunter has a piece on the Nature blog network where she talks about seeking the positive from learning about one’s genome, and how that shift in thinking may […]