News tagged with unpredictability

Epigenetic signatures direct the repair potential of reprogrammed cells

A research team has identified epigenetic signatures, markers on DNA that control transient changes in gene expression, within reprogrammed skin cells. These signatures can predict the expression of a wound-healing protein ...

Biology / Cell & Microbiology

created Mar 14, 2012 | popularity 5 / 5 (1) | comments 0 | with audio podcast

State Fair rides: Thrills, chills and chaos theory made real

You know that feeling -- your stomach is in your throat -- when you're on a roller coaster and the car takes that first big plunge?

Other Sciences / Other

created Jul 29, 2010 | popularity not rated yet | comments 1

Predicting insurgent attacks with a mathematical model

When bombs and bullets left 37 dead during Friday prayers at a mosque in Pakistan, earlier this month, the insurgency was using the element of surprise. Unpredictability is the hallmark of modern insurgent attacks such as ...

Other Sciences / Mathematics

created Dec 17, 2009 | popularity 4.1 / 5 (7) | comments 2

Bacteria 'invest' wisely to survive uncertain times, scientists report

Like savvy Wall Street money managers, bacteria hedge their bets to increase their chances of survival in uncertain times, strategically investing their biological resources to weather unpredictable environments.

Biology / Cell & Microbiology

created Nov 02, 2009 | popularity not rated yet | comments 0

Stranger homicide by people with schizophrenia is rare -- and unpredictable

International study led by Sydney researchers shows homicides of strangers by people with schizophrenia are exceptionally rare and unpredictable events

Medicine & Health / Psychology & Psychiatry

created Oct 12, 2009 | popularity not rated yet | comments 0