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Sergei Ostroumov–Jun 17, 2010
One of the most fundamental concepts of ecology is an ecosystem. The traditional definition was proposed in the 1930s. A new, modern definition is needed (PDF). The relatively recent definition that was proposed in the paper (S. A. Ostroumov, “New De...(Read more)
p32 & p53, twins with different fates
Xiao-Dong Dang–Apr 24, 2010
Fogal et al (2010) found that the p32 gene (on human chromosome 17q13.3), which was overexpressed in some cancer cells, had actually promoted the level of oxidative phosphorylation (OXPHOS) in mitochondria. The knockdown of p32 in an experiment then...(Read more)
A possible role for the anterior cingulate cortex in hypnosis
Graeme Smith–Jan 2, 2010
In my memory model, the anterior cingulate cortex (ACC) is connected to many areas in the cerebral cortex, by a backbone network that seems to extend down both sides of the central fissure, as referenced in recent works on connectomics. It's role, se...(Read more)
Biodiversity and stability of ecosystems
Sergei Ostroumov–Dec 28, 2009
The role of biodiversity in benefiting stability of ecosystems is a matter of a hot dispute.The matter of stability of ecosystems is very important as it is a part of stability of the biosphere at the time of hazards of global change. Not much is...(Read more)
200 repetative vulnerabilities in the Human Genome
Graeme Smith–Nov 22, 2009
The human genome has the capability to code for literally thousands of different protiens. It will be years, working our way through the genome linking it to biochemical processes in the body, and learning from them what the mechanisms are for the ma...(Read more)
