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'Survival of the Fittest' Now Applies to Computers: Surprising Similarities Found Between Genetic and Computer Codes
April 16, 2013 "Survival of the fittest" originally referred to natural selection in biological systems, but new research shows that this evolutionary theory also applies to technological ... > full story -
World's First Microfluidic Device for Rapid Separation and Detection of Non-Spherical Bioparticles
April 15, 2013 A bioengineering research team has developed a novel microfluidic device for efficient, rapid separation and detection of non-spherical ... > full story -
Nanosponges Soak Up Toxins Released by Bacterial Infections and Venom
April 14, 2013 Engineers have invented a "nanosponge" capable of safely removing a broad class of dangerous toxins from the bloodstream -- including toxins produced by MRSA, E. coli, poisonous snakes and ... > full story -
Secrets of Bacterial Slime Revealed
April 12, 2013 Scientists have revealed the mechanism that causes a slime to form, making bacteria hard to shift and resistant to ... > full story -
Scientists Use 'the Force' (Atomic Force Microscopy) to Decode Secrets of Our Gut
April 12, 2013 A new technique based on atomic force microscopy was developed to help "read" information encoded in proteins that make up the mucus layer that lines our ... > full story -
Enzymes from Horse Feces Could Hold Secrets to Streamlining Biofuel Production
April 11, 2013 Stepping into unexplored territory in efforts to use corn stalks, grass and other non-food plants to make biofuels, scientists have now described the discovery of a potential treasure-trove of ... > full story -
Molecular 'Superglue' Based on Flesh-Eating Bacteria
April 11, 2013 In a classic case of turning an enemy into a friend, scientists have engineered a protein from flesh-eating bacteria to act as a molecular "superglue" that promises to become a disease ... > full story -
Scientists Use Nature Against Nature to Develop an Antibiotic With Reduced Resistance
April 10, 2013 A new broad range antibiotic has been found to kill a wide range of bacteria, including drug-resistant Staphylococcus (MRSA) bacteria that do not respond to traditional drugs, in mice. The ... > full story -
Biofilm Helps Salmonella Survive Hostile Conditions
April 10, 2013 Scientists have provided new evidence that biofilms — bacteria that adhere to surfaces and build protective coatings — are at work in the survival of the human pathogen ... > full story -
War on Bugs: New Research Could Lead to Better Bed Bug Control
April 10, 2013 Genetic analysis of the tiny but tough bloodsuckers reveals a potential biological target for pest control ... > full story
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