Tag: molecular biology
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DNA Data Storage
Within the next 50 years, present-day optical and magnetic storage methods will reach their limit, necessitating novel and economically-viable forms of long-term data storage as current mediums can not sustain our rapid accumulation of information. One alternative established by Harvard University geneticist George Church (2012) has proven most promising in the search for a definitive…
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Techniques of 3D bioprinting for organ production
The applications of three-dimensional printing are endless. From prototyping to specialized manufacturing, 3D printing allows users to develop unique creations for specific purposes, without requiring skills in the manufacturing process (Shimizu et al., 2000). Its use is widespread through the manufacturing and technology industries, and shows great promise in other fields as well, including healthcare. One of the…
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Neurological Effects of the Gut Microbiome
The human microbiome is perhaps one of the most subtle and unfamiliar aspects of modern medicine. Though some bacteria have been shown to be beneficial to human health, not much is known about microbiome-host interactions. It remains a keen topic of research. Numbering in 100 trillion cells, the human microbiome is comprised of 10 times…