Synthetic biologists have created bacteria that can produce artemisinin, a crucial anti-malarial drug, significantly reducing reliance on plant-based extraction. elaborate share
The world's largest flower, the Rafflesia arnoldii, can weigh up to 15 pounds and smell like rotting flesh. elaborate share
Your brain produces enough electricity to power a small lightbulb. elaborate share
Some biohackers use light therapy to influence their circadian rhythms and improve sleep quality. elaborate share
Your nose and ears continue to grow throughout your entire life. elaborate share
Gene editing techniques like CRISPR-Cas9 were originally inspired by bacterial defense mechanisms against viruses. elaborate share
The human microbiome contains more genes than the human genome itself. elaborate share