WUNC: An Ancient Greek Festival For Creating Female Sperm
Grant Holub-Moorman & Anita Rao - January 10, 2020 | Semen is a potent substance, both literally and symbolically. It was described by Chinese proverb as “equal to ten drops of blood”; by Sumerians as “a divine substance......Continue reading "WUNC: An Ancient Greek Festival For Creating Female Sperm"
Art the Science Blog: WORKS – Art’s Work in the Age of Biotechnology
Alice Fleerackers - January 7, 2020 | From "designer babies" to de-extinct woolly mammoths, recent developments in biotechnology have profoundly changed what we view as possible. But each of these possibilities brings......Continue reading "Art the Science Blog: WORKS – Art’s Work in the Age of Biotechnology"
Margaret Atwood and the Biotechnology of Tomorrow
Renowned author Margaret Atwood visited NC State to discuss fiction's role in the future of biotechnology and genetic engineering....Continue reading "Margaret Atwood and the Biotechnology of Tomorrow"
Margaret Atwood discusses her ‘prophetic’ novel, effects of new science developments on society
On Friday, Nov. 15, Margaret Atwood, the critically acclaimed dystopian novelist of "The Handmaid's Tale" and "The Testaments" visited Talley Student Union's State Ballroom and discussed a plethora of issues...
CALS Spotlight on Fred Gould: How Do We Communicate Genetic Engineering?
Dee Shore, Fall 2019 | NC State professor and genetic engineer Fred Gould is focused on clear communication and the public good....Continue reading "CALS Spotlight on Fred Gould: How Do We Communicate Genetic Engineering?"
Student Spotlight: DeShae Dillard, AgBioFEWS Fellow
Dee Shore, Sept. 17, 2019 | When he first set foot in Columbia, North Carolina, this summer, NC State Ph.D. student DeShae Dillard felt as though he’d arrived in another country. There, the AgBioFEWS Fellow learned more about rural life, especially the everyday challenges of farming....Continue reading "Student Spotlight: DeShae Dillard, AgBioFEWS Fellow"
Does the US public support using gene drives to control agricultural pests?
Mike Jones, Sep. 11, 2019 | The development of gene drives is progressing more rapidly than our understanding of public values towards these technologies. Findings from this research can inform responsible innovation in gene drive development and risk assessment....Continue reading "Does the US public support using gene drives to control agricultural pests?"
Can Genetic Engineering Save Our Planet’s Biodiversity?
Andrew Moore, June 24, 2019 | Researchers at NC State’s College of Natural Resources — and around the world — are considering ways to employ genetic engineering for conservation....Continue reading "Can Genetic Engineering Save Our Planet’s Biodiversity?"