Lab Techniques
What technique separates molecules by size and charge?
Gel electrophoresis
This technology screens embryos in vitro for their genetic makeup.
Preimplantation Genetic Diagnosis (PGD)
What is the purpose of CRISPR technology?
Gene editing
This disease involves a build up of mucus in the lungs, among other places, due to a mutation in the CFTR gene.
Cystic Fibrosis
This popular social media app was removed from the app store in January 2025, before being restored
Tik Tok
What technique makes copies of DNA?
PCR
This chemical has a bitter taste--only if you have the dominant allele for the taste receptors!
PTC
Which enzyme acts as the "molecular scissors" in a CRISPR system?
Cas9
A third copy of the 21st chromosomes causes this syndrome.
Down Syndrome
This band's Gilette concert produced a viral moment between the CEO of Astronomer and the director of HR at the company.
Coldplay
What technique cuts DNA at a specific sequence?
Restriction enzyme digest
What software allows any scientist to design a primer?
SnapGene
What is the name of the molecule that allows CRISPR technology to recognize the target DNA sequence?
gRNA (guide RNA)
Sickle Cell Disease (or Anemia)
After lots of drama, The Summer I Turned Pretty ended with this popular couple back together.
Belly and Conrad
This is the enzyme that copies the target DNA in PCR.
taq DNA Polymerase
Some people choose to get a genetic test for this gene, whose presence increases the risk of developing breast or ovarian cancer.
BRCA (1 or 2)
What gene was edited in Lulu and Nana, the "CRISPR twins" born in 2018?
CCR5
This X-linked disorder that affects the protein dystrophin has recently had a new exon-skipping gene therapy treatment approved by the FDA!
Duchenne Muscular Dystrophy
The highest grossing movie of the year, as of December 1st 2025.
The wells of gel in electrophoresis need to face towards this electrode when a DNA sample is run.
Negative
This type of experimental reproductive technology is currently banned in the United States, but when used in the UK produces is often called a "3 parent embryo"
Mitochondrial Replacement Therapy
Clustered Regularly Interspaced Short Palindromic Repeats
This neurodegenerative disorder is due to a CAG repeat in a protein expressed in the brain.
Huntington's Disease
The winner of the US Open men's singles, in his 2nd tennis major win of the year after the French Open.
Carlos Alcaraz