Scientists wanted to know if they could use bacteria to reduce mosquitoes’ ability to transmit viruses.
IB Biology topic: 03. Genetics
Which chickens are better at fighting off a virus, and why?
Scientists compared the innate immune responses of different breeds of chicken to find out which breeds resist Newcastle disease and how they manage to.
What helps plants get just the right amount of iron?
Scientists explored the impact of epigenetics on how plants regulate their iron uptake.
How can gene editing cure disease?
Scientists wanted to use genetic editing to heal β-thalassemia – a genetic disease affecting the body’s ability to produce hemoglobin.
Can we write biological “software updates” to cure disease?
Scientists wanted to develop a way to fix or replace a damaged or missing gene within a person’s genome by engineering a protein circuit.
What mutations does wheat hide?
Scientists wanted to discover the mutations hidden in wheat plants.