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An educational journey through cell biology

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An educational journey through cell biology Published: Dr Kristina Ames is the Assistant Director for Cancer Research Training and Education Coordination (CRTEC) at the Albert Einstein College of Medicine in New York, USA. The central dogma of molecular biology was formulated by Dr Francis Crick, a British scientist, in 1958.

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The Newest Leap in Quantum Computing: The Majorana 1

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With this in mind, quantum computers have the potential to revolutionize fields of study like: AI and machine learning Cryptography and cybersecurity Drug development Chemical and biological simulations Materials science Solar power and battery technology Weather forecasting and climate change Smart agriculture Economic modeling But dont expect quantum (..)

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Fostering love and knowledge of agriculture and the environment

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Fostering love and knowledge of agriculture and the environment Published: Agriculture is what feeds the world, yet many people have a very limited knowledge of how their food grows and where it comes from. Agriculture in the US Virgin Islands A US territory, the US Virgin Islands are a collection of tropical islands in the Caribbean.

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How are control engineers improving the sustainability of irrigated agriculture?

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How are control engineers improving the sustainability of irrigated agriculture? As irrigation can double or even triple crop yields, technologies such as these laid the foundations for much of modern agriculture. On the other hand, climate change and competing uses for water outside agriculture impact the supply side.

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PASCO Motion Sensor–A Must for Science Classes

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These can be applied to any number of subjects including agriculture science, biology, chemistry, Earth, engineering, environmental, Life Sciences, Physical Science, and physics. When I talked to teacher users of PASCO’s devices, here are some of the ways they enjoy it in their classrooms: to for the iconic Egg Drop.

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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. The general idea of synthetic biology is that we can engineer microbes to do things that naturally occurring microbes don’t do,” he says.

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How can we improve cranberry production?

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This work will provide valuable insights into the biology of these fungi and contribute to our understanding of how rot develops in the field,” explains Leslie. Cranberries are native to North America and grow best in the climates of the northern US states and southern Canadian provinces. 2022-51181-38322. says Leslie.