D. Haussler

Internet-connected cortical organoids for project-based stem cell and neuroscience education

This paper describes using internet-connected cortical organoids to enhance STEM education through project-based learning in two university courses.

Open-loop lab-on-a-chip technology enables remote computer science training in Latinx life sciences students

This paper demonstrates that lab-on-a-chip technology combined with internet-based project-based learning can effectively train Latinx students in computational biology and increase their interest in STEM careers.

Cloud-controlled microscopy enables remote project-based biology education in Latinx communities in the United States and Latin America

The paper describes a remote-controlled microscopy framework for project-based biology education, showing increased student interest in STEM after participation.

Modular automated microfluidic cell culture platform reduces glycolytic stress in cerebral cortex organoids

The paper develops an automated microfluidic platform for cerebral cortex organoids that reduces glycolytic and endoplasmic reticulum stress compared to conventional cultures.

Pandemic-Scale Phylogenomics Reveals Elevated Recombination Rates in the SARS-CoV-2 Spike Region

The paper develops a novel phylogenomic method to detect recombination events in SARS-CoV-2 genomes, identifying 606 recombination events across 1.6M samples with 2.7% of genomes showing recombinant ancestry, primarily in the Spike protein region.

Internet of Things Architecture for Cellular Biology

The paper develops an IoT architecture to control biological devices in experiments, enabling real-time monitoring and automation through a unified web interface.

Development of a Low-Cost System for Simultaneous Longitudinal Biological Imaging

The paper develops a low-cost imaging system for simultaneous longitudinal biological imaging and demonstrates its use across multiple organisms and tissue models.

The UCSC Xena platform for public and private cancer genomics data visualization and interpretation

The paper describes the UCSC Xena platform, which enables secure visualization and analysis of both public and private cancer genomics data through web-based tools and hubs.

KRAB Zinc Finger Proteins coordinate across evolutionary time scales to battle retroelements

The paper examines the evolutionary arms race between KRAB Zinc Finger Proteins (KZNFs) and retrotransposable elements (RTEs), showing how KZNFs adapt to suppress RTEs over time.