Bioengineer, Author at BIOENGINEER.ORG

Credit: Vittorio Boscaro and Patrick Keeling Relationships where two organisms depend on each other, known as symbiosis, evoke images of...

First molecules discovered by next-generation artificial intelligence to be developed into drugs

Credit: Insilico Medicine Thursday, July 27, 2017, Baltimore, Md., Insilico Medicine ("Insilico"), a Baltimore-based leader in artificial intelligence ("AI") for...

Neolithic farmers practiced specialized methods of cattle farming

Credit: University of Basel, IPNA, C. Gerling Swiss farmers practiced various different methods of animal farming as early as 5,400...

Botanical Society of America and Wiley confirm new publishing partnership

HOBOKEN, N.J. -- July 26, 2017-- John Wiley and Sons Inc.,(NYSE:JWa) (NYSE:JWb) is delighted to announce its selection by the...

The Danish reference genome

After close to 5 years of work, the GenomeDenmark consortium has now finalized the efforts to establish a Danish Reference...

Malaria already endemic in the Mediterranean by the Roman period

Credit: (istockphoto) Malaria was already widespread on Sardinia by the Roman period, long before the Middle Ages, as indicated by...

EU report: More evidence on link between antibiotic use and antibiotic resistance

The European Food Safety Authority, the European Medicines Agency and the European Centre for Disease Prevention and Control are concerned...

New research findings to standardise first aid treatment of jellyfish stings

Credit: Photo: Nuala Moore New research from NUI Galway and the University of Hawaii at Manoa has identified the best...

Circles in the sand reveal boating damage to marine biodiversity

Credit: Swansea University The findings of a study by Swansea and Cardiff University scientists highlights the need for boating activities...

Anyone for crispy jellyfish?

Credit: Anders Boe/SDU There are far too many jellyfish in the sea, and we have an ever-increasing number of mouths...

Grown-up gannets find favorite fishing grounds

Credit: Beth Clark Like humans, some birds can spend years learning and exploring before developing more settled habits. A study...

Moth larvae testing firm wins grant

Credit: University of Exeter A company which provides moth larvae for use in scientific testing -- reducing the need for...

Cell mechanism discovery could lead to ‘fundamental’ change in leukaemia treatment

Researchers have identified a new cell mechanism that could lead to a fundamental change in the diagnosis and treatment of...

Biochar could clear the air in more ways than one

Credit: Ghasideh Pourhashem/Rice University Biochar from recycled waste may both enhance crop growth and save health costs by helping clear...

Heavy metals in water meet their match

Credit: Barron Research Group/Rice University HOUSTON -- (July 27, 2017) -- Carbon nanotubes immobilized in a tuft of quartz fiber...

American Society of Human Genetics 2017 Annual Meeting

WHEN: Tuesday to Saturday, Oct. 17-21, 2017 WHERE: Orange County Convention Center, South Building 9800-9899 International Drive, Orlando, Florida 32819...

Americans are quitting smoking in higher numbers; study suggests e-cigarettes help

University of California San Diego School of Medicine and Moores Cancer Center researchers performed a population-level analysis of national surveys...

No longer lost in translation

Credit: La Jolla Institute for Allergy and Immunology LA JOLLA, CA--Mouse models have advanced our understanding of immune function and...

UCI stem cell therapy attacks cancer by targeting unique tissue stiffness

Credit: Steve Zylius/UCI Irvine, Calif. -- A stem cell-based method created by University of California, Irvine scientists can selectively target...

Chemoradiation researcher, retired brigadier general is 2017 ASTRO Honorary Member