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Leech On Me
A 200-year-old controversy is put to rest: Genetic tests show that FDA-approved leech is not one species, but three.
SciFri File: Genetic Testing for Breast and Ovarian Cancer
A company is mass-marketing a genetic test for breast and ovarian cancer. Would you get tested?
Genome of dandruff-inducing fungus sequenced
Unwanted flakes? Scientists inspect the genes of the fungus responsible for dandruff.
Fountain of Youth for Yeast
Diet and gene modification make baker's yeast live ten times longer than its life expectancy.
A Window into the Heart ... and Everything Else
A transparent fish reveals the inner-workings of the body.
Extinct Genes Resurrected
Researchers took DNA from the extinct Tasmanian tiger and put it in a mouse.
Ira recently spoke with Nobel-winning neurobiologist Eric Kandel at the New School in New York City. See the archived webcast. (details)
On June 9, 2009, @scifri asked on Twitter for suggestions for "light but informative, science-y summer reading - geek beach books. any recommendations?" Here's what our followers came up with. Thanks for all the suggestions!
On April 3 we broadcast live from Tempe, Arizona as part of ASU's Origins event. See a web stream of the Origins Symposium here.
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Science Friday is now on twitter! Check us out at twitter.com/scifri for mini science updates from SciFri staff. To get in on the conversation "tweet" us @scifri.
Drive The Lunar Rover Yourself -- Cool new website allows you to drive a lunar rover around on the moon. (more) 
