oh, chicago

22 new patio and rooftops. 

We Chicagoans love to eat and drink outdoors. Thanks to the Chicago Tribune for making a list of the newest places to do so this summer. | learn more

big ideas

Rewriting the genome. 

“Berkeley biochemist and CRISPR expert Sam Sternberg shares the thrilling story that led to this development and what it means for the future of humanity.” | learn more

under the microscope

Epigenetic inheritance confirmed in mice. 

A new study “provides clear evidence that some kinds of epigenetic markers can be passed on to a new generation.” This lends some credibility to a 2015 study “claiming that the children of Holocaust survivors were more likely to develop […]

under the microscope

Do vitamins and supplements work? 

“During the past 2 decades, a steady stream of high-quality studies evaluating dietary supplements has yielded predominantly disappointing results about potential health benefits, whereas evidence of harm has continued to accumulate.” | learn more