Missing Link in Path to an Ice Age Identified
NewsScientists claim to have found the "missing link" in the process that leads to an ice age on Earth. Melting icebergs in the Antarctic are the key, triggering a series of chain reactions that plunges Earth into a prolonged period of cold temperatures.
Read moreSimulating Evolution To Understand Phenotypic Switching
NewsUsing computer simulations built on reasonable assumptions and conducted under careful control, computational bioscientists can mimic real biological conditions. Starting with the original founding population (ancient phase), they can evolve the population over several thousand generations to develop an intermediate phase, and then evolve that generation another several thousand generations to develop a derived phase.
Read moreComputational Tool Differentiates Between Data From Cancer Cells and Normal Cells
NewsResearchers have created a new computational technique to accurately differentiate between single-cell RNA-sequencing data from cancer cells and the variety of normal cells found within tumor samples.
Read moreLungfish Genome Reveals How Aquatic Vertebrates Conquered Land
NewsA team of scientists has broken a new record for sequencing the largest animal genome to date – the Australian lungfish, one of the few living relatives of the first land vertebrates.
Read moreA Tool To Distribute Limited Vaccines Equitably
NewsThe University of Wisconsin School of Medicine and Public Health and UW Health have developed a tool that incorporates a person’s age and socioeconomic status to prioritize vaccine distribution among people who otherwise share similar risks due to their jobs.
Read moreVideos Illuminate RNA’s Mysterious Folding Process
NewsA new Northwestern University-led study is unfolding the mystery of how RNA molecules fold themselves to fit inside cells and perform specific functions.
Read moreTeach Me in 10
ArticleAt Technology Networks we understand the importance of time. That's why we've launched Teach Me in 10 a video series that challenges scientists to present and summarize their research area, a scientific concept, or technology in ten minutes or less.
Read moreThe Coronavirus Pandemic
ArticleOn December 31, 2019, the first cases of a novel coronavirus were identified in Wuhan City, Hubei Province, China. Here, we curate a collection of news and content related to what has become the COVID-19 pandemic.
Read moreProject Uses Cloud Computing and AI To Address Unsafe Street Drugs
ArticleScientists have used supercomputers to discover new frontiers in science and to invent new technologies to improve the human condition. Now, researchers are using supercomputing resources to address one of society’s biggest challenges – the risks of an unregulated drug market.
Read moreWhy the COVID-19 Vaccine Doesn’t Remove the Need for Mass Rapid Testing
ArticleVaccination is the weapon that will ultimately defeat this pandemic, but getting there will take much time and effort. Until then there will still be a need for other measures to control the virus, including rapid diagnostic testing and screening.
Read moreGas Chromatography
ArticleIn this article, we bring together resources from the across the site on gas chromatography, how it works, its pairing with downstream techniques and what its applications are.
Read moreHow COVID-19 Is Transforming Today's Labs
ArticleFew diagnostics labs were prepared for the challenges the SARS-CoV-2 virus would present, fortunately though, these unprecedented circumstances have brought about lasting positive differences.
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