Research and development in the areas of Bioengineering and Bioinformatics are impacting the science and technology in fields of medicine,[…]
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Gene circuits in live cells can perform complex computations
Living cells are capable of performing complex computations on the environmental signals they encounter. These computations can be continuous, or analogue, in nature — the way eyes adjust to gradual changes in the light levels. They can also be digital, involving simple on or off processes, such as a cell’s initiation of its own death.
Read moreIvy's newly uncovered superglue may heal wounds and coat combat armor
It turns out that the much hated pest, English ivy, has unique qualities with mechanisms that have now been uncovered by researchers at The Ohio State University. The findings could prove immensely useful in medicine, as well as in reinforcing defensive systems for the military…
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