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Advanced Biological Computer Developed
May 23, 2013 Using only biomolecules, scientists have developed and constructed an advanced biological transducer, a computing machine capable of manipulating genetic codes, and using the output as new input for ... > full story -
Genomic Analysis Lends Insight to Prostate Cancer
May 23, 2013 Researchers have used next generation genomic analysis to determine that some of the more aggressive prostate cancer tumors have similar genetic origins, which may help in predicting cancer ... > full story -
Biochemistry: Unspooling DNA from Nucleosomal Disks
May 23, 2013 The tight wrapping of genomic DNA around nucleosomes in the cell nucleus makes it unavailable for gene expression. This study describes a mechanism that allows chromosomal DNA to be locally displaced ... > full story -
Minus Environment, Patterns Still Emerge: Computational Study Tracks E. Coli Cells' Regulatory Mechanisms
May 21, 2013 Random mutations and genetic drift, rather than design principles, may explain the emergence of regulatory network properties in E. ... > full story -
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Archaeological Genetics: It's Not All as Old as It at First Seems
May 20, 2013 Genomic analyses suggest that patterns of genetic diversity which indicate population movement may not be as ancient as previously believed, but may be attributable to recent ... > full story -
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Bionimbus Protected Data Cloud to Enable Researchers to Analyze Cancer Data
May 20, 2013 The University of Chicago has launched the first secure cloud-based computing system that enables researchers to access and analyze human genomic cancer information without the costly and cumbersome ... > full story -
Mining the Botulinum Genome
May 14, 2013 Scientists have been mining the genome of C. botulinum to uncover new information about the toxin genes that produce the potent toxin behind ... > full story -
Photonic Quantum Computers: A Brighter Future Than Ever
May 13, 2013 Harnessing the unique features of the quantum world promises a dramatic speed-up in information processing as compared to the fastest classical machines. Scientists have succeeded in prototyping a ... > full story -
Sacred Lotus Genome Sequence Enlightens Scientists
May 10, 2013 The sacred lotus is a symbol of spiritual purity and longevity. Its seeds can survive up to 1,300 years, its petals and leaves repel grime and water, and its flowers generate heat to attract ... > full story -
Mapping the Embryonic Epigenome: How Genes Are Turned on and Off During Early Human Development
May 9, 2013 A large, multi-institutional research team has published a sweeping analysis of how genes are turned on and off to direct early human ... > full story
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