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Answers to “Is it edible?” and other burning questions.

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Feb 5

January 2023

Cells with synthetic genomes could build almost anything. Managing biosecurity risks is another story.

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Jan 30

The hype and possibilities of machines that dream of Nobels.

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Jan 16

Genetic engineering as a foundational technology.

Jan 10

I’m ending the weekly newsletter to make time for deeper pieces.

Jan 2

December 2022

Notable papers from the last year, according to some guy on the internet.

Dec 20, 2022

Why you shouldn't always play with DNA.

Dec 19, 2022

Read to the end for ideas to speed up science.

Dec 12, 2022

Plus: Magnet-controlled proteins and cells learn to swim.

Dec 6, 2022

November 2022

Plus: A short history of beer.

Nov 29, 2022

Engineered proteins, tuned to respond to different light levels, control gene expression in bacteria and mammalian cells.

Nov 21, 2022

Microbial biosensors detect water contaminants in 3 minutes.

Nov 7, 2022

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