Research Articles
The Genetic Architect: How Detlef Weigel Decodes Plant Secrets
Explore the groundbreaking research of Detlef Weigel, a pioneering biologist revolutionizing plant genetics and sustainable agriculture.
Bacterial Espionage: The Secret Sex Lives of Microbes
Explore the fascinating world of bacterial conjugation - the process where bacteria exchange genetic material through direct cell-to-cell contact.
The Oddballs of Genetics: Thad Pittenger's Neurospora Odyssey
Explore the life and work of Thad Pittenger, a genetics pioneer who studied Neurospora crassa and made groundbreaking discoveries in somatic cell variation and cytoplasmic inheritance.
From Peas to Prosperity: How Mendel's Genetics Revolutionized British Farming
Explore how Mendelian genetics transformed British agriculture between 1880-1930 through scientific breakthroughs in plant breeding and institutional development.
Unlocking Nature's Threads: How Geneticists Are Designing the Super-Fibers of Tomorrow
Discover how geneticists are revolutionizing natural fibers through applied genetics, creating sustainable, high-performance materials for the future.