Advancements in Science Against Malaria
My Honors Biology project on how to use genetic engineering to combat malaria transmission.
José Dinneny: Getting to the ROOT of Plant Water Use
Dr. Dinneny investigates many avenues of root biology, including how roots find water and how we can improve it.
Pennycress: The Future of Biofuels?
Introducing pennycress, a cover crop that might be the secret to sustainable liquid fuel.
Thinking Critically About Golden Rice
The first in a two-part series about Golden Rice and its ban in the Philippines in April 2024.
GMOs and Public Perception
This survey considers the connection between individuals’ opinions on GMOs and overall genetics knowledge. Spoiler alert: they’re related.
Turning Plastic into Vanilla
How bacteria can turn PET plastic in our oceans into two components, then turn some of that into vanillin we can enjoy.
GMO Traceability in Food (Interview)
An interview with journalist Joseph Gakpo about why transparency is so crucial when discussing genetic engineering.
Not Quite GMO: Flood-Resistant Rice
Opposition to GMOs prevents the implementation of technology that could improve global food security. At UC Davis, the Ronald lab found a way to circumvent this issue in flood-resistant rice.
Dr. Peggy Lemaux: The Past, Present, and Future of GMOs
Of the first to genetically modify corn, Dr. Lemaux has made big discoveries, yet research is only half her job.