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Synthetic biology: the power of modified microbes

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Synthetic biology: the power of modified microbes Published: Microbes are the world’s most brilliant chemists, able to turn simple sugars and other compounds into a vast array of complex chemicals. Yet, despite these many and varied uses, researchers believe they remain a mostly untapped resource for humanity.

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Imaging the invisible: how can research software and imaging techniques help scientists study the things we can’t see?

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Imaging the invisible: how can research software and imaging techniques help scientists study the things we can’t see? Dr Joanna Leng , from the University of Leeds in the UK, is a research software engineer who designs and develops the software that allows scientific imaging devices to be used to their full potential. Pinterest.

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How do bacteria help and harm crops?

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Jong and his team use various tools and techniques from molecular biology and genetics to study B. Jong and his team have had great success investigating the biology of B. Jong’s research is also focused on the beneficial interactions that could improve rice and soybean crop yields. “We glumae and its interactions with rice.

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Are there ‘rules’ for conveying emotion through art?

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To investigate these questions, a team of researchers from across the world combined their skills and expertise to perform some intriguing experiments. “We The computer was instructed to make its guesses based on the properties the researchers had measured. Or are their effects unpredictable?

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Supporting small farms: how protecting local farms can protect local communities

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E’licia Chaverest , from the Small Farms Research Center at Alabama A&M University, USA, is supporting these farmers to help them run successful and resilient farms. E’licia Chaverest is the assistant director of the Alabama A&M University Small Farms Research Center (SFRC). What happens at an SFRC conference? © Dr Duncan M.

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On the frontline of the biomedical revolution

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Into the light Jin specialises in using photonics – the science of light – within biomedicine. “We Jin’s photonics research uses nanotechnology to see how light interacts with molecules themselves, which relies on drawing expertise from different areas. “We I started my career as an experimental scientist.

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How we read: the neuroscience behind literacy

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While it is obvious how sight is involved in reading, research has also uncovered the important roles of hearing and touch. The enthusiasm and energy that emerging scientists bring to research is a constant rejuvenation! “An Our eyes, ears and touch systems all play important roles in reading.”