New biosensors shine a light on CRISPR gene editing

by Kimberly Askey | Apr 10, 2022 | featured

Detecting the activity of CRISPR gene editing tools in organisms with the naked eye and an ultraviolet flashlight is now possible using technology developed at the Department of Energy’s Oak Ridge National Laboratory.

Larry York: Rooting out solutions for better crops

by Kimberly Askey | Apr 9, 2022 | featured

Biologist Larry York’s fascination with plant roots has spurred his research across four continents and inspired him to create accessible tools that enable others to explore the underground world.

John Field: Modeling ecosystems to combat climate change

by Kimberly Askey | Apr 8, 2022 | featured

For Oak Ridge National Laboratory environmental scientist and lover of the outdoors John Field, work in ecosystem modeling is a profession with tangible impacts.

Retro technique advances modern bacterial engineering for bioenergy

by Kimberly Askey | Apr 6, 2022 | featured

U.S. Secretary of Energy Granholm tours ORNL’s world-class science facilities

by Kimberly Askey | Nov 24, 2021 | Uncategorized

Energy Secretary Jennifer Granholm visited Oak Ridge National Laboratory on Nov. 22 for a two-hour tour, meeting top scientists and engineers as they highlighted projects and world-leading capabilities that address some of the country’s most complex research and...