September 27, 2018 UCSB Researchers Create a New Genome Editing Method By Matt Shamshoian This unique method of genome editing gives scientists complete control over when and where genetic material is delivered to cells, allowing for detailed study of genetic changes at different points in a cell’s life cyc...
September 13, 2018 Citizen Scientists Help Track Endangered Fish in Unique Project By Matt Shamshoian The project relies on citizen scientists who upload pictures of the giant spotted sea bass in the wild and a powerful algorithm that accurately identifies individuals.
May 10, 2017 Leah Foltz Wins People’s Choice at UC Grad Slam By Matt Shamshoian After weeks of competing for thousands of dollars, graduate student Leah Foltz successfully explained her research on curing blindness with skin cells to win the People’s Choice Award at the annual UC Grad Slam on Thur...