Sean Carroll says exploring the creative power of genes is the next frontier in evolutionary biology.

Peering into the microscopic world of our genes.

Assistant Professor of Genetics BS’94

12 Alumni who are making a difference in the biotechnology industry.

When 16-year-old Susannah Gilbert got the chance to read her DNA, it changed nothing about her life. And everything.

Scientists are probing the complex relationship between our DNA and our diets to unravel the root causes of obesity. But for those seeking a simple solution to the worldwide fat epidemic, their answers may be hard to swallow.

Make your own set of DNA!

To help control the deadly rise of CWD among Wisconsin’s deer herd, Joel Pedersen went hunting for the source of the infection. His studies of the strange protein behind the disease are uncovering surprising answers––and new questions.