2014’s Big Advances in Science
From artificial chromosomes to mind-controlled gene expression, scientists pushed the boundaries of manipulating biology this year.
Some of the big breakthroughs of 2013, including genome-editing techniques—CRISPR in particular—and methods to reprogram stem cells, were built upon in 2014. But this year also saw spectacular achievements in synthetic biology, imaging approaches, and space exploration. Here—in no particular order—are some of the most impressive accomplishments of the year.
