genetics

Icefish have antifreeze in their blood, anemia, and osteoporosis. And they feel just fine.

Northeastern professor H. William Detrich’s work in sequencing the genome of Antarctica’s blackfin icefish could help scientists better understand human health issues.

by Laura Castañón March 1, 2019

CRISPR has been used to create genetically modified babies. Why are people so upset about it?

The Chinese researcher who announced that he has created the first genetically edited human infants has clearly violated scientific and ethical norms, said Northeastern ethicist…

by Laura Castañón November 29, 2018

NU Talks: Linking diet and health

Rebecca Carrier, associate professor and associate chair of research in the Department of Chemical Engineering, investigates the human gut microbiome to better understand how the…

by News@Northeastern April 18, 2017

Marine scientist uses genetics to inform conservation

New assistant professor Kathleen Lotterhos of Northeastern’s Marine Science Center uncovers clues to environmental sustainability by using genetic analyses to study species from pine trees…

by Thea Singer October 5, 2015

The hunger games of genes and microbes

A new type of cellular mechanism discovered by Northeastern researchers triggers bacterial biofilm formation.

by Angela Herring February 6, 2014

Making whoopee, coral style

Pocillopora damicornis is one of the most commonly studied coral species on the planet. Photo by David Combosch. When it comes…

by Angela Herring September 25, 2013