Computer identifies viruses with close genetic ties to ‘swine’ flu
Scientists have used new mathematical and computational techniques to identify six influenza A viruses that have particularly close genetic relationships to the H1N1 ‘swine’ flu virus Continue reading “Computer identifies viruses with close genetic ties to ‘swine’ flu” » More...
Scientists sequence two new strains from E. coli outbreak in Germany
Two isolates from the current E. coli (Escherichia coli) outbreak in Germany have been sequenced and analyzed in laboratories Continue reading “Scientists sequence two new strains from E. coli outbreak in More...
Computerised brain map to revolutionise medical treatment
The world’s first computerised brain map is expected to make breakthroughs possible in a range of Continue reading “Computerised brain map to revolutionise medical treatment” » More...
New system may cut years off development time of new antibiotics
Two University of Houston (UH) professors are developing a computerized modeling system to cut the development time of new Continue reading “New system may cut years off development time of new antibiotics” More...
Researchers open the door to biological computers
Genetically modified cells can be made to communicate with each other as if they were electronic circuits. Continue reading “Researchers open the door to biological computers” » More...
Supercomputing research opens doors for drug discovery
A quicker and cheaper technique to scan molecular databases developed at the Department of Energy’s Oak Ridge National Continue reading “Supercomputing research opens doors for drug discovery” More...
Mathematical model of red blood cells’ life cycle may predict anemia risk
Scientists have developed a mathematical model reflecting how red blood cells change in size and Continue reading “Mathematical model of red blood cells’ life cycle may predict anemia risk” » More...
How body clock synchronizes to day and night cycle
French researchers have unveiled a mechanism that explains how biological clock works in sync with the Continue reading “How body clock synchronizes to day and night cycle” » More...
Computational model of swimming fish could inspire medical prosthetics
Scientists at the University of Maryland and Tulane University have developed a computational model of a Continue reading “Computational model of swimming fish could inspire medical prosthetics” » More...
Novel approach for rapid detection of unknown food pathogens
Scientists have developed a novel approach to automated detection and classification of harmful bacteria in Continue reading “Novel approach for rapid detection of unknown food pathogens” » More...
