An expression system refers to the factors that work together to yield a particular gene product such as a protein, ribozyme or RNA particle. The expression system is made up of a gene, which is ...

Escherichia coli is widely considered the most cost-effective bacterial system for recombinant protein expression. Consequently, it is broadly used. Nonetheless, it has its limitations as an ...

Freedom of expression has been a core element of the history and culture of the University of Chicago since its founding in 1890. Today, UChicago is a global advocate for free expression, working to ...

UNESCO is the United Nations agency with the specialized mandate to promote freedom of expression and its corollary freedom of the press and freedom of information. Over the decades, UNESCO has ...

I was recently interviewed on John Henry Sheridan’s podcast about creative expression, including whether I thought it was imperative for a well-lived life. I do. But I don’t necessarily think of it in ...

Until recently, and for roughly half a century, American universities enjoyed an era of relatively robust academic freedom. In the past few years, though, that has changed. Ironically, the threat to ...

In the late 1980s, state prosecutors brought a criminal obscenity charge against the owner of a record store for selling an album by the rap group, 2 Live Crew. Although this was the first time that ...

Getting an education isn't just about books and grades - we're also learning how to participate fully in the life of this nation. (Because the future's in our hands!) But in order to really ...

Gift will build upon the University’s longstanding leadership in free expression while expanding the Chicago Forum’s impactful work In recognition of its historic commitment to free inquiry and ...