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<p>A cartoon diagram of the 17 different cell types profiled using the Drop-seq protocol. (Image credit: Diane Dickel/Berkeley Lab)</p>

Breakthrough Technique for Studying Gene Expression Takes Root in Plants

An open-source RNA analysis platform has been successfully used on plant cells for the first time – a breakthrough that could herald a new era of fundamental research and bolster efforts to engineer more efficient food and biofuel crop plants. The technology, called Drop-seq, is a method for measuring the RNA present in individual cells, allowing scientists to see what genes are being expressed and how this relates to the specific functions of different cell types.

<p>A behind-the-scenes look at the participants in Berkeley Lab&#8217;s #adayinthelight videos, including Shambhavi Pratap (top left), Angelic Lucero (bottom left and top right), and Ziheng Yao (bottom right). (Credit: Cindy Lee/Berkeley Lab)</p>

‘A Day in the Light’ Videos Highlight How Scientists Use Light in Experiments

In recognition of the International Day of Light (@IDL2019) on May 16, the Department of Energy’s Lawrence Berkeley National Laboratory (Berkeley Lab) is highlighting how scientists use light in laboratory experiments. From nanolasers and X-ray beams to artificial photosynthesis and optical electronics, Berkeley Lab researchers tap into light’s many properties to drive a range of