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The blueprint for living systems is built on a molecular language contained within cells. From an alphabet of only 4 letters comes a mute but eloquent 'literature' whose highest expression is human existence. Join Dr. Daniel Masys as he explores the opportunities and challenges as we learn to read the molecular book of life.
Even without genetic "engineering", how "natural" are our crop plants? How do genetically modified crops differ? Join biologist Maarten Chrispeels and explore how crop plants have changed since humans began farming.
Genetic manipulation will be able to forever rid humanity of terrible scourges. And it may also be a key in creating new and unimagined ones. Join genetic researcher and author of "The Coiled Spring", Ethan Bier, on an exploration of the potential benefits and ethical challenges facing us as we enter the post-genomic era.
Eminent evolutionary biologist Christopher Wills takes you on an exploration of human evolutionary history and how it is derived from both the genetic and fossil records.
UCSD Biologist Lori Eggert discusses the methods, process and need to use genetic material literally left behind by the secretive and elusive forest elephants of Ghana, and shares the importance of this method in understanding the true extent and nature of their fragile co-existence with humans.
Wildlife is endangered by human activities as never before and species extinctions threatens the biosphere and our own future well being. Renowned wildlife biologist David Woodruff will illustrate the use of new genetic methods in the management of threatened and endangered species, and show how the process of genetic erosion in fragmented populations compromises the future of even protected populations.
What if plants could grow with less water, in poor soil, using less fertilizer or toxic chemical pesticides to produce food for a hungry world? Or what if plants could remove toxic substances from the environment? UCSD plant biologist Julian Schroeder takes you on an exploration of how genetic modification of plants may be able to achieve these goals and address environmental challenges that are in our future.
Genetic researcher Ethan Bier discusses advances in steps to use fruitflies as a tool to locate the genes responsible for human genetic ailments
Besides humans, bees are the only animals known to use sophisticated symbolic communication. Join UCSD's James Nieh and explore how his research has made remarkable discoveries about the bee's ability to communicate.
The mystery of how flowers form has been pondered for centuries. Remarkable progress in recent years has led to a simple model for how flowers develop, answering age-old questions and raising new questions that will surely keep scientists busy for years to come. Join plant biologist Martin Yanofsky on a fascinating exploration of the genetics which control the formation of flowers.
Why is the proliferation of Argentine ants not just a nuisance for California homeowners, but a threat to the state's ecosystems? Why should we care about declines in the biodiversity of microbes, insects and reptiles? Join Robert Fisher, a former UCSD postdoctoral researcher, as he addresses these and other issues relating to the region's unique biodiversity.
