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Genomes use the genetic code to write TWO separate languages

“One describes how proteins are made, and the other instructs the cell on how genes are controlled. One language is written on top of the other, which is why the second language remained hidden for so long.” “The genetic code uses a 64-letter alphabet called codons. The UW team discovered that some codons, which they …

Quels risques prendriez-vous au nom de la science?

[google-translator] Quels risques prendriez-vous au nom de la science?[…]vous apprendrez les incroyables histoires des scientifiques mangeur de verre, conducteur de luge-fusée, et pendu – ainsi que celles de sept autres chercheurs ayant risqué leur vie dans leurs expérimentations. (fr) http://www.huffingtonpost.fr/2013/12/03/experiences-dangereuses-scientifiques-risquent-vie_n_4381198.html?utm_hp_ref=fr-science

The Measurement That Would Reveal The Universe As A Computer Simulation

“First, some background. The problem with all simulations is that the laws of physics, which appear continuous, have to be superimposed onto a discrete three dimensional lattice which advances in steps of time. The question that Beane and co ask is whether the lattice spacing imposes any kind of limitation on the physical processes we …

Build your first 'Glow in the dark' Farm!

…you’d have to travel a bit, and collect those animals. #ohtheirony Rabbit (Turkey — http://www.huffingtonpost.com/2013/08/13/glow-in-the-dark-bunnies-rabbits-istanbul-transgenics_n_3749486.html) Pig (China — (fr) http://www.huffingtonpost.fr/2013/12/26/cochons-transgeniques-phosphorescents-chine_n_4503574.html?utm_hp_ref=fr-science) Sheep (Uruguay — (fr)http://www.huffingtonpost.fr/2013/04/25/des-moutons-transgeniques-phosphorescents-uruguay_n_3152303.html)

3D images of pathogens

West-Nile virus and more… http://www.huffingtonpost.com/2014/01/13/deadly-viruses-beautiful-photos_n_4545309.html

Zombie cell

“From the living cell, this process creates hardened silica structures that look the same as the previously living cell, but can survive greater pressures and temperatures than flesh ever could, and can perform some functions better than when they were alive.” http://energy.gov/articles/zombie-replicants-outperform-living (fr) http://www.huffingtonpost.fr/2014/01/14/-photos-virus-mortels_n_4593269.html?utm_hp_ref=fr-science

Digital-outreach turf war

Officials having repartee !… “Late last year, CSCC made a move into English-language websites, with the small team of analysts and microbloggers expanding their fight on Facebook, YouTube, Twitter, and elsewhere, under the banner of the US State Department. @ThinkAgain_DOS is just one of their tools in this digital-outreach turf war. (CSCC has used the …

La fonte des glaces, un risque pour la santé publique

[google-translator] « La démonstration que des virus enfouis dans le sol il y a plus de trente mille ans puissent survivre et être encore infectieux suggère que la fonte du permafrost due au réchauffement climatique et l’exploitation minière et industrielle des régions arctiques pourraient comporter des risques pour la santé publique », souligne Jean-Michel Claverie …

Math+Meteorology+Biodefense=Awesomeness

Math + Meteorology = Ecole Nationale de la Météorologie ENM (http://www.enm.meteo.fr/) –the school I considered along with ENSIMAG + Biodefense –the stuffs I research = fascinating! (http://globalbiodefense.com/2014/03/04/cbrne-external-meteorological-modeling-system/) because yeah… (illustrations from Dr. Zilinskas’ CBW course)

And the de-extinction of Neanderthals ?

http://www.spiegel.de/international/zeitgeist/george-church-explains-how-dna-will-be-construction-material-of-the-future-a-877634.html Bioethics: “The major issue with creating new life forms is determining the moral status of such entities and what is in their interests. Ethically, we should not create new life forms only to inflict suffering on them.” http://blog.practicalethics.ox.ac.uk/2013/01/back-to-the-future-the-ethics-of-cloning-neanderthals-and-creating-genetically-modified-animals/