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Welcome to the Party, CAR T

A revolutionary therapy just achieved a landmark decision from an FDA panel. What does it do?

Jul 14, 2017

Welcome to the Party, CAR T

Jul 14, 2017

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The Professor’s Guide to Undergraduate Research

Recently, I posted advice for students on how to get involved in undergraduate research. Yet undergrad research is a two-way street. It…

Jun 5, 2017

The Professor’s Guide to Undergraduate Research

Jun 5, 2017

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The Student Guide to Undergraduate Research

The college experience is evolving to encompass more than just lectures and keggers. Universities are offering experiences that expand far…

Jun 5, 2017

The Student Guide to Undergraduate Research

Jun 5, 2017

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Biological Homochirality: One of Life’s Greatest Mysteries

In every life form on Earth, sugars are always right-handed, and amino acids are always left-handed. What does this mean, and why does it…

Jul 13, 2016

Biological Homochirality: One of Life’s Greatest Mysteries

Jul 13, 2016

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Thoughts on the American Society for Virology 2016 Meeting

Today concludes the 35th annual meeting of the American Society for Virology. For the first time, the conference was held at my home…

Jun 23, 2016

Thoughts on the American Society for Virology 2016 Meeting

Jun 23, 2016

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Ethics of Synthesizing the Human Genome: Should it happen?

In May, a group of scientists met secretly at Harvard University to plan HGP-write, a project designed to create an entire functioning…

Jun 15, 2016

Ethics of Synthesizing the Human Genome: Should it happen?

Jun 15, 2016

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Mechanics of Synthesizing the Human Genome: How it will happen

In May, a group of scientists met secretly at Harvard University to plan HGP-write, a project designed to create an entire functioning…

Jun 15, 2016

Mechanics of Synthesizing the Human Genome: How it will happen

Jun 15, 2016

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Speed Doesn’t Kill: How quickly stuff moves in our cells

A common mantra in sports, from boxing to NASCAR, is that “speed kills.” However, in our cells, tremendous speeds are in fact essential for…

Jun 10, 2016

Speed Doesn’t Kill: How quickly stuff moves in our cells

Jun 10, 2016

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How to Spot a Bullshit Study on the Internet

Every day I see links on Facebook claiming a new cure for cancer or some other absurd discovery. In the past, charlatans went town to town…

May 2, 2016

How to Spot a Bullshit Study on the Internet

May 2, 2016

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The Artistic History of Biology

Humanity as always found constant awe and beauty in living systems. As we learn more about biology, the way we depict it is has changed…

Apr 9, 2016

The Artistic History of Biology

Apr 9, 2016

Sebastian Wellford

Sebastian Wellford

Atoms and cells studying themselves. Virginia Tech Biochemistry Class of 2018. @WellfordBiology on Twitter.

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