The genes that made us truly human may also make us ill

The genes that made us truly human may also make us ill

The changes in our genes since our ancestors and apes evolved from a common ancestor helped us develop bigger brains and upright walking. But did they also have a downside? UCSC Genomics Institute Affiliate Sofie Salama discusses her research on the Notch2NL gene...
Smart Gateways into the Lab of the Future

Smart Gateways into the Lab of the Future

The UC Santa Cruz Braingeneers are using cutting-edge smart technologies to streamline their research on human brain ogranoids and learn more about what makes humans unique. Listen to Deanna MacNeil from The Scientist’s podcast interview UCSC Braingeneers Sofie Salama...