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Hacking Trees to Bring Back the American Chestnut

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A researcher in a safety harness pollinates an American chestnut tree from a lift. Another researcher is on the other side of the lift and appears to be taking notes. The tree has bags over some of its branches, presumably to control the pollen that gets in. The lift has a grey platform and orange arm.

“Chestnuts Roasting on an Open Fire” is playing on the radio now in the Northern Hemisphere which begs the question, “What happened to the American chestnut?” Would you be surprised …read more Continue reading Hacking Trees to Bring Back the American Chestnut→

Open-Source Insulin: Biohackers Aiming for Distributed Production

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When you’ve got a diabetic in your life, there are few moments in any day that are free from thoughts about insulin. Insulin is literally the first coherent thought I …read more Continue reading Open-Source Insulin: Biohackers Aiming for Distributed Production→

Genetically Modified Mosquitos: Biohacking for Disease Prevention

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Many years ago, I took a summer trip to the Maryland shore with some friends. One of my buddies and I got bored with playing football on the beach, so …read more Continue reading Genetically Modified Mosquitos: Biohacking for Disease Prevention→