FSU-Pioneered Genetic Technique (IMAGE) Florida State University Caption Associate Professor Hank Bass demonstrated the genetic technique he and Daniel Vera pioneered at Florida State. The technique helped scientists discover that only a small percentage of the genome is responsible for trait diversity. Credit Alvaro Gabaldon/Florida State Usage Restrictions None License Licensed content Disclaimer: AAAS and EurekAlert! are not responsible for the accuracy of news releases posted to EurekAlert! by contributing institutions or for the use of any information through the EurekAlert system.