Alyson LanginThe Quantastic JournalMartian Potatoes? Not So Fast…Martian soil is literally toxic — but scientists are developing solutions.2d ago202d ago20
Alyson LangHow I hiked to Hell and back28.2 miles. 7204 ft elevation. 24 hours. My dark trek through the Alpine Lakes High Loop.Sep 28Sep 28
Alyson LanginThe Quantastic JournalMy First Taste of Lab Work: DNA Gel ElectrophoresisThis key technique is a significant biotech tool…so I don’t think I did it justice by exploding a gel in the microwave.Sep 8Sep 8
Alyson LanginThe Quantastic JournalHow are DNA sequences assembled? (Artificial Gene Synthesis, Part 2)Please welcome…molecular cloning!Jul 28Jul 28
Alyson LanginThe Quantastic JournalHow are the genes for transgenic organisms made? (Artificial Gene Synthesis, Part 1)For far too long, I thought that scientists could just type up a gene sequence like it was some computer programming language…Jun 28Jun 28
Alyson LangHow are genes inserted into plants?I’ve had this question ever since the day I learned of plant biotech. The answer? Gene insertion methods like Agrobacterium tumefaciens!May 25May 25
