Philip Iannacconephil-iannacconeNatural Killers: Lymphocytes Lead the Fight for Immune Therapy in Cancer23 min read·May 1, 2020----
Philip IannacconeSynthetic BiologySpark of life! Image from Mel Brookes Young Frankenstein 19746 min read·Dec 17, 2019----
Philip IannacconeREGENERATIVE MEDICINE how to build an organBuilding organs for repair or replacement. Image by Barbara Gilhooly6 min read·Sep 27, 2018----
Philip IannacconeGenes, DNA, and RNA -Last time we left off with Mendel’s experiments on inherited traits (or phenotypes) of peas. We mentioned these traits are passed down from…5 min read·Sep 21, 2018----
Philip IannacconeMore on RNA and DNA -Previously, we formed a basic outline of what genes, RNA, and DNA are. Now we’ll take a closer look at how these impact our development and…4 min read·Sep 12, 2018----
Philip IannacconeGene Control -Previously, we mentioned there are sections of the DNA (called non-coding DNA) that do not lead to the production of a protein because they…4 min read·Sep 12, 2018----
Philip IannacconeSignal Transduction part 2In part 1 we learned that even though two cells may have the same DNA they can behave differently because of how and when they are…2 min read·Sep 11, 2018----
Philip IannacconeGene Switches and Decision Trees Determine our DevelopmentGenes can be turned on and off just like switches. The switches are complex little machines with many pieces that we are only now just…3 min read·Sep 11, 2018----
Philip IannacconeProtein Synthesis — Breaking the Code -Francis Crick (right) and James Watson (middle) with Maclyn McCarty (left). Image from Lederberg J, Gotschlich EC (2005) A Path to…3 min read·Sep 11, 2018----
