Neyla KirbyThe Experiment: Genetically Modifying BacteriaThis is a part 2 of my experiment with genetically modifying E.Coli to be bioluminescent and express the GFP from jellyfish. If you have…3 min read·Feb 15, 2021--1--1
Neyla KirbyThe Science: Genetically Modifying E. Coli to be BioluminescentI’m going to walk you through how I genetically modified E. Coli to express the jellyfish’s GFP gene.7 min read·Feb 13, 2021----
Neyla KirbyWhy do we Edit Genes?If you’re ‘kinda fuzzy’ on why we edit genes or need a refresher, keep on reading!3 min read·Feb 13, 2021----
Neyla KirbyHere’s why you can tell everyone to shut up, backed by Science ;)We can all name some people who are guilty of noise pollution — who can never take the hint that they are really the only thing causing…5 min read·Jan 17, 2021----
Neyla KirbyOligonucleotides: they’re much more interesting than they sound!While readinig an article, I just came across this term “Oligonucleotide”2 min read·Jan 10, 2021----
Neyla KirbySynthetic Biology’s MasterpiecesIn this article, we’re taking a look at some of the most groundbreaking, movie-like advancements in the field of synthetic biology to gain…16 min read·Jan 4, 2021--1--1
Neyla KirbyThe Breakthrough Player in the Genetic Research Field: Prime Editing.Word on the street is that, in theory, Prime Editing could essentially correct up to 90% of all disease causing genetic variations. That’s…9 min read·Jan 2, 2021----
Neyla KirbyDiversity Requirements: An Ineffective Solution to a Systemic Problem?Even in 2020, many companies are still set on meeting their diversity requirements, which in theory will allow them to create a more…7 min read·Oct 13, 2020----
