Look to the stars, not because Earth is disappointing
but because there is so much more out there.
— Dr. Tiffany Vora

Book Recommendation: Upgrade by Blake Crouch

Upgrade by Blake Crouch is a gripping sci-fi novel that delves into the powerful potential of gene editing. This is a must-read for fans of thought-provoking thrillers and anyone curious about the possible future(s) of technologies.

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Love the Outdoors? Enjoying Nature Indoors Delivers Bio-Inspired Benefits Too!

Connecting with the natural world in outdoor settings has been shown to offer a multitude of benefits, including nurturing mental health. But what if you can’t make it outside? Then why not invite nature to your indoor spaces? Dive into this blog to discover creative ways to make it happen!

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Book Recommendation: The Song of the Cell by Siddhartha Mukherjee

If you feel a thrill each time the natural world reveals one of its secrets to you, then I suggest picking up a copy of The Song of the Cell. The book brims with the sheer joy of understanding the world of biological cells. It may not be a quick read, but it should leave you with the sense of momentous possibility that marks this special moment in human history.

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Bio-inspired Lessons from CRISPR

The world celebrates a decade of the CRISPR/Cas system, the gene editing technology that unlocked astonishing potential across innovation spaces. But what exactly is CRISPR/Cas? How does it work? What lessons can we learn from the scholarship and tenacity of Dr. Jennifer Doudna and Dr. Emmanuelle Charpentier? Where do we go from here? This article answers these questions, and more.

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The Bio-inspired Mindset: What Aspen Trees can Teach us About Cloning and Diversity

When I was a kid growing up in Colorado, aspen trees (Populus tremuloides) were a big part of playing outside. Today, with a bio-inspired mindset, we can see analogies of nature operates to business and society. Just as genetic diversity is the fuel that drives evolution, diversity of people is creative fuel that drives innovation and revenue.

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