Genetics

The Biology of the Nucleolus: The Ribosome Factory

What lies at the absolute center of the cell? Discover the Nucleolus, the dark, dense, liquid-droplet structure that prints the machines that keep you alive.

The Biology of the Vault Organelle: The Cellular Pill

Discover the largest and most mysterious structure in the human cell. Explore the Vault Organelle, a biological 'Pill Capsule' that baffles modern science.

The Science of the Axolotl: External Gills and Neoteny

Why does the Axolotl never grow up? Discover the bizarre biology of Neoteny and the feathery external gills of Mexico's famous 'Walking Fish'.

The Science of the Centrosome: The Cell Divider

How does a cell split its DNA without making a mistake? Discover the Centrosome, the biological winch that pulls your chromosomes apart.

The Science of Color Blindness: Opsin Mutations

Why are more men colorblind than women? Discover the genetics of the X-chromosome and how subtle mutations in Opsin proteins change how we see the world.

The Science of the Exosome: The Viral Messenger

How do cells talk to each other over long distances? Discover the Exosome, the tiny biological bubbles that cells use to mail DNA and proteins across the body.

The Science of the Spliceosome: Editing the Code

How does 20,000 genes create 100,000 proteins? Discover the Spliceosome, the biological editing machine that cuts and pastes the genetic code in real-time.

The Science of Epigenetics: How Lifestyle Rewrites Your Genetic Code

An exploration into the molecular mechanisms of epigenetics, specifically DNA methylation and histone modification, and how our environment and choices dictate gene expression.

The Molecular Biology of m6A RNA Methylation

Meet the 'Editor' of your messages. Discover m6A Methylation and how this unique RNA modification dictates how fast your cells respond to stress and learning.

The Molecular Biology of Parthanatos: PARP Death

Meet the 'Energy Hunger' death. Discover Parthanatos and how the over-activation of the PARP1 enzyme physically starves your cells of fuel to stop aging.

Molecular Role of Sirtuin 7 (SIRT7): The Nucleolar Anchor

Meet the manager of your internal factories. Discover SIRT7 and how this unique sirtuin physically stabilizes your rDNA and protects your biological 'Supply Chain' from aging.

The Molecular Role of Astragaloside IV in Telomerase Protection

Meet the 'Cap' protector. Discover Astragaloside IV and how this unique saponin from Astragalus physically re-builds your telomeres to stop cellular aging.