Posts Tagged ‘computational biology’
Illusion explains how we view motion
STANFORD (US) — Flies like watching computer screens as much as the next animal. Set them on a trackball in front of a monitor, and they’ll follow the action. Continue…
Monday, September 12, 2011 17:09 - 1 Comment
Top Stories - Jan 14, 2011 12:56 - 3 Comments
Deploy wireless networks like fly bristles
CARNEGIE MELLON (US) — Fruit flies feel and hear using sensory bristles. It turns out the method they have evolved for arranging bristles on their bodies is very efficient, and computer scientists have taken notice. (more…)
Health & Medicine - Dec 22, 2010 12:20 - 0 Comments
Floppy malaria cells block blood flow
BROWN (US) — Advanced computer modeling and laboratory experiments have shown for the first time how malaria parasites change red blood cells and how the infected cells impede blood flow to the brain and other critical organs. (more…)
Science & Technology - Nov 29, 2010 13:50 - 7 Comments
Later, Farmville! A new game’s in town
MCGILL (CAN) — A new online game that launched today allows players to contribute in a significant way to genetic research. (more…)
