The minimal microbe
There are approximately one trillion quintillion microbial cells on this planet. That's more than the number of stars in the known universe!
Cell & Microbiology
Oct 22, 2012
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News tagged with developing systems
University of Reading offers alternative to animals in drug tests
Pioneering research by the University of Reading has developed a new way to test the adhesive qualities of drugs under laboratory development which could replace the current practice of using animal tissue.
Biochemistry
Jul 6, 2011
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Deadly virus threatens endangered elephants
(Phys.org) —Researchers are racing the clock to better understand a deadly virus which has the potential to intensify population declines in the endangered Asian elephant.
Ecology
Jun 17, 2013
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Toilets of the future must be designed with people in mind, not technology
Most of you reading this article probably have a comfortable toilet that you use on a daily basis. As Steve Sugden wrote: "In more developed areas of the world we have forgotten the horrors of using a disgusting toilet and ...
Other
Nov 15, 2018
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Study analyzes emotions in software engineering
Emotions are an important factor that must be taken into account when designing any type of software. This is the conclusion reached through a research project coordinated by the Universidad Carlos III de Madrid (Spain) that ...
Computer Sciences
Feb 13, 2012
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Cablevision unveils interactive banner ads on TV
(AP) -- Cablevision Systems Corp. is bringing interactive banner ads to television, allowing viewers to order samples and brochures and even purchase products by clicking the remote on their TV sets.
Telecom
Sep 16, 2009
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Planarians offer a better view of eye development
Planarian flatworms have come under intense study for their renowned ability to regenerate any missing body part, even as adults. But now they may take on a starring role as a model system for studying eye development and ...
Cell & Microbiology
Aug 2, 2012
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Pairs of gene-regulating proteins work together to identify their proper binding sites within the genome
Research led by Lawrence Stanton and Prasanna Kolatkar of the A*STAR Genome Institute of Singapore has provided valuable insight into embryonic development. Stanton and Kolatkar teamed up with colleagues in Singapore to determine ...
Cell & Microbiology
Jun 19, 2013
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Transparent soft PDMS eggshell created as step towards embryo lab on a chip
Lab-on-a-chip (LOC) systems have registered tremendous progress over the past 20 years. Myriad "chip" schemes have already emerged, ranging from the lung-on-a-chip and heart-on-a-chip to the liver-on-a-chip and kidney-on-a-chip.
Analytical Chemistry
Feb 3, 2015
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Major GPS III flight software milestone completed
The Lockheed Martin team developing the U.S. Air Force's next generation Global Position System III satellites has completed a key flight software milestone validating the software's ability to provide reliable and effective ...
Space Exploration
Feb 7, 2013
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