You’re familiar with the story: a sperm and an egg meet to create an embryo, which has the potential to give rise to new life. But...
A lobster found off the coast of New Hampshire has a “cotton candy” coloring so rare that it’s estimated to exist at a rate of just...
Malaria is a disease as old as humankind, yet we may be closer than ever to eliminating it, says medical entomologist Abdoulaye Diabaté. He explains the...
The Sonic Hedgehog protein (SHH) is an integral part of making your body what it is… seriously. Sonic Hedgehog plays a role in forming your brain,...
Human Geneticist Dr. Neville Sanjana answers the internet’s burning questions about genetics and DNA. How are our genes related to our DNA? Does our DNA change...
What if we could use the power of DNA to create a sustainable, circular economy? In a talk about breakthrough science, synthetic biologist Jason W. Chin...
From a special black-footed ferret to coral that can withstand warming waters, genetic rescue efforts that use genomics and synthetic biology are helping nature thrive. But...
Visit to get our entire library of TED Talks, transcripts, translations, personalized talk recommendations and more. How does your genetic inheritance, culture and history influence your...