Marshall University Biotechnology

03/16/2016

This infographic - Your Genome & You - offers an introduction to the basics of genetics and genomics and how the science impacts our lives. The infographic was designed by the National Human Genome Research Institute's Partnership for Community Outreach and Engagement in Genomics, which brings toge…

03/09/2016

Cool article about forensics and statistics.

Statisticians are on a mission to bring rigor to fingerprints, ballistics, and other "pattern" evidence

02/09/2016

National DNA Day is a unique day when students, teachers and the public can learn more about genetics and genomics! The day commemorates the completion of the Human Genome Project in April 2003, and the discovery of DNA's double helix. DNA Day 2015 will be celebrated on Friday, April 24, 2015.

02/03/2016

From one of our alumni!

A handy reference to help you determine which patients should be referred for a cardiovascular genetics evaluation and what to look for in a family history when you are suspicious of an inherited cardiovascular disease.

01/27/2016

Cool Science!

A basic understanding of genetic inheritance tells us that only DNA gets passed along to our offspring - traits such as memories, physical scars, and giant muscles cannot be passed on, because they're acquired through life experience, not by...

01/11/2016

Fun!

Teach your kids about the wonders of the periodic table with this easy and fun version of Battleship

12/31/2015

Happy New Year! May it be fun and productive. My resolution- visit a new state!

12/01/2015

Cool!

Some genes may protect them from Alzheimer’s so they can help raise the next generation

12/01/2015

Thinking of former Connections students when I post this droll cartoon.

Fowl Language Comics

11/29/2015

So Charles Darwin was a cartoonist! Cool!

The first and only painting of Charles Darwin on the desk of the Beagle has been identified, experts claim

11/14/2015

Next Big Thing!

This animation depicts the CRISPR-Cas9 method for genome editing – a powerful new technology with many applications in biomedical research, including the pot...