Biology Can a spray make our crops better? + Two reading levels available + Curated links to GMO growing experiment and NSTA case study about GMOs + Article translated into Spanish
Biology How can we find out about ancient Egyptian germs? Researchers used a new DNA sequencing technology to find germs on mummified ancient Egyptian people.
Biology How can we use genetic engineering to get rid of malaria for good? Scientists use genetic engineering to modify malaria mosquitoes to prevent females from biting and laying eggs.
Health and Medicine Can we smell malaria? Researchers wanted to see if changes in people’s odor due to malaria infection could identify malaria cases.
Biology What helps plants get just the right amount of iron? Scientists explored the impact of epigenetics on how plants regulate their iron uptake.