Featured Thoughts, News and Microarticles from the Scientific Community.
Foreign body-induced granulation tissue: A novel source of adult stem cells
Jilpa Patel–Mar 2, 2010
An inert foreign body placed in the subcutaneous tissue induces new tissue that encapsulates the foreign body (called granulation tissue). In a new study published in the journal Translational Research, Dr. Jilpa Patel and her group at the Cook Coun...(Read more)
Introduction to genetic algorithm
Mehran Parhebafieh–Feb 5, 2010
Introduction Genetic algorithm is an artificial intelligence (AI) algorithm used to solve problems that can't be solved with a mathematic formula. It is inspired by the theory of evolution which uses genes and chromosomes to evolve. The generations...(Read more)
Genetic variation in the Ahsg: one mechanism determining insulin resistance
Anton-Scott Goustin–Jan 28, 2010
My "favorite gene" is on human chromosome 3q27. It encodes a moderate-sized phosphorylated glycoprotein (yes!) which is secreted at a high rate from hepatocytes, into the bloodstream. The gene is called AHSG (in H. sapiens), Ahsg (mouse), or sometime...(Read more)
Michael Nentwich–Dec 22, 2009
The Institute of Technology Assessment (ITA) of the Austrian Academy of Sciences just published a research report on the potential of microblogging for science, with a focus on Twitter, in the framework of the project "Interactive Science": Herwig, J...(Read more)
Impacts of bio-intensive farming system in Nepal
Binayak Rajbhandari–Nov 28, 2009
Proponents of Green Revolution or high inputs chemical farming system (HICFS) generally argue that developing countries should opt for an agro-industrial model that relies on standardized technologies and ever-increasing chemical fertilizer and pesti...(Read more)
Marcelo Francisco Antunes–Nov 19, 2009
Albeit the title relates to Philosophy actually it deals with Mankind Behaviorism: 'Why very few Men can easily prospect (un)known fields and really grasp (deep researching) innovative solutions derived from newer standpoints while most of them could...(Read more)
Teaching Artificial Intelligence
D.P. Sharma–Nov 19, 2009
In the last couple of years, the implications of Neural Network have been the subject of research along with its application. However, the training aspect of this most promising technique is not taken so seriously, and thus as a result most of the st...(Read more)
Gene Therapy to restore color blindness
Aaron Irving–Nov 14, 2009
A recent Nature letters paper by Mancuso et al details the use of a recombinant adeno-associated virus (rAAV) in gene delivery to restore the function of photo-pigments in squirrel monkeys. The male monkeys, red-green color-blind from birth, obtained...(Read more)
Genetic lesion identified for clearance of Hepatits C Virus: But where does this lead?
Aaron Irving–Nov 14, 2009
A recent Nature letters paper by Ge et al examines the discovery of Single Nucleotide Polymorphisms (SNPs) in and around the IL28B gene, that correlates with clearance of Hepatitis C Virus (HCV) after treatment. The IL28B gene encodes IFN-3, similar...(Read more)
