CHICAGO, May 20, 2024
/PRNewswire/ -- University labs around the world are catalysts for
breakthrough discoveries that improve humanity, but their work can
be shrouded in mystery. Inside the Lab, a new video and
Q&A series from the University of
Chicago, pulls back the curtain for a rare,
behind-the-scenes look at some of the world's most innovative labs,
helping to advance public understanding of discoveries that are
shaping fields of study and tackling the most complex problems of
our time.
Inside the Lab takes viewers to greenhouses, advanced
biochemistry labs, public schools, museums, and more, to show how
researchers are working to change the world. At a time when the
work of science is often in question – even though scientists
remain among the most trusted figures in our society – Inside the
Lab shows how pioneering research becomes a reality.
Launched May 14, Inside the Lab
highlights a diverse range of UChicago's labs, starting with:
- The He Lab (plus transcript) — Biochemist Chuan He, PhD, uses greenhouse research to study
gene expression and develop ways of growing more food. He's lab
published a groundbreaking study in 2021 showing that by inserting
a gene that affects RNA modification into rice, the plants grew 50%
more rice in the field, with better resistance to drought. He is
now the director of the Pritzker Plant Biology Center, a new space
funded by a $10 million gift from the
Margot and Tom Pritzker Foundation. The center will expand his RNA
modification work and the research of other scientists searching
for innovative ways to promote plant growth and resilience and
increase crop yield.
- The ISAC Conservation Lab — The Conservation Laboratory at the
Institute for the Study of Ancient Cultures works with ancient
artifacts that hold clues to some of the world's oldest
civilizations. These archaeological items from West Asia and North
Africa, some buried for thousands of years, often have been
damaged by human conflicts, insects, or water, and may be in pieces
or disintegrated when excavated. Armed with tiny brushes and large
microscopes, the conservators in the lab use their in-depth
knowledge of art history, materials science and chemistry, as well
as steady hands and extreme patience, to prevent further
deterioration and help provide insights into ancient cultures.
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