#StevesLibrary: Top 10 Books on Genetics and Genomics
Genetics and genomics have changed dramatically from the days when genes were viewed largely as fixed units of inheritance that determined particular characteristics. The discovery of DNA, the structure of the genome and the completion of the Human Genome Project…
#MuseumMonday: Timeline of exhibitions at the Francis Crick Institute
The Francis Crick Institute, commonly known as the Crick, is one of the United Kingdom’s leading centres for biomedical research. Located in central London, next to St Pancras International and King’s Cross, the institute brings together scientists from different disciplines…
#StevesLibrary: Top 10 Books on De-extinction
De-extinction refers to the scientific process of bringing extinct species back to life through advanced techniques such as cloning, genetic engineering, or selective breeding. This concept has gained attention due to breakthroughs in biotechnology, like extracting viable DNA from preserved…
#MuseumMonday: My thoughts on the Cité des Sciences et de l’Industrie, Paris
It is hopefully clear by #MuseumMonday, that I love a good museum! The Cité des Sciences et de l’Industrie, located in the Parc de la Villette in Paris’s 19ᵗʰ arrondissement, is one of Europe’s largest and most dynamic science museums….
#StevesLibrary: Hacking The Code of Life
This is one of those books that I’ve recommended to a number of people, yet have accidentally forgotten to feature here on my blog. Hacking The Code of Life by Nessa Carey is a captivating exploration into the world of…
#StevesLibrary: Junk DNA
As someone that has completed a formal education on a biology-related topic, I was well aware beforehand that ‘junk DNA’ isn’t just junk. After all, it makes up the majority of our genome (98% of it is junk DNA). That…
