CSB ’24 By the Numbers
From elucidating the underlying mechanisms of lupus and field testing a device to diagnose disease in crops in Kenya to proposing a new method for teaching synthetic biology , CSB’s … Continued
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Public trust in drinking water safety is low globally
Low confidence in water quality is associated with perceptions of public corruption
Synthetic Biology ‘Tasting Menu’ Sweetens Summer Research Experience for Teachers
When it comes to summer research experiences, most science teachers are torn between wanting to incorporate innovative, new concepts to their classrooms and enjoying a much-deserved break. The choice was … Continued
Improving Measurement of Gene Expression in Single Cells
A new technique identifies individual cells for RNA sequencing, empowering scientists to gather more accurate and precise scientific data.
Northwestern researchers propose a new, holistic way to teach synthetic biology
The field of synthetic biology, the science of manipulating biology, has a lot of “cooks in the kitchen,” which has both helped it flourish and made it unusually difficult to … Continued
CSB graduate students work toward a more sustainable and healthier world
Combatting drug resistance, making biomanufacturing more sustainable and developing more versatile drug delivery vehicles are just a few of the ambitious projects led by Northwestern McCormick School of Engineering graduate … Continued
CSB Annual Retreat Draws Synthetic Biology Experts and Students
Center for Synthetic Biology (CSB) faculty, staff and students, and guest speakers from academia and industry gathered for the Center’s Annual Retreat last week to exchange ideas, career experiences, … Continued