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Friday, August 15, 2008
by Diane Boudreau

bananasImagine if you could get a vaccine by eating a banana or tomato. Charles Arntzen is trying to make that possible.

Friday, August 15, 2008
by Conrad Storad

From amino acids to recombinant DNA--here's what all those biotech terms really mean.

Friday, August 15, 2008
by Conrad Storad

What's in a gene?

Friday, August 15, 2008
by Joe Caspermeyer

Want a blueprint of your own personal DNA, including every gene in your body? The good news is that scientists know how to make one, thanks to the Human Genome Project. That bad news is that you probably can’t afford it, unless you have $10 million sitting around in your piggy bank. Scientists are working to make gene sequencing less expensive, which will open up new healthcare options.

Friday, August 15, 2008
by Diane Boudreau

DNA origamiOrigami is the art of folding paper into shapes like animals or flowers. Some origami artists like to challenge themselves by folding models so tiny they could fit on your fingertip. Stuart Lindsay goes even smaller. He makes origami with DNA.