Choices for Gap Weights: Constant, Affine & Arbitrary Gap Weights in Sequence Alignment
In alignment problems, the use of gaps in the objective function helps in finding alignments that satisfy an expected shape,...
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Brains of Estuarine Dolphins Show Signs of Alzheimer’s Disease
A new study shows massive seasonal exposure to a specific neurotoxin originating from harmful algal blooms (HABs) accelerates Alzheimer's disease...
Understanding the Invasion of Asian Hornet versus European Hornet
The invasion of the Asian hornet (Vespa velutina) is, in recent years, a real worry for all beekeepers throughout Europe...
Re-evaluating Body Mass Estimates of Extinct Megafauna
Recent discovery has recently call the validity into question regarding the size estimates for several extinct megafaunal species. They indicate...
What’s the surprising link between gray hair and cancer protection?
New research in mice suggests that going gray may be more than a sign of aging; it could be a...
Tumor Classification And Cancer Identification
Cancer Identification Proper identification of a cancer is necessary for many reasons. Cancers vary by cause, rate of progression, pattern,...
Siphonophores: Colonies That Grow Longer Than a Blue Whale
Siphonophores are one of the most fascinating and mysterious creatures in the ocean. They kindle inspiration not only in the...
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Peptide Standards vs Isotope-Labeled Proteins: Difference, Accuracy, and Exam Application
When comparing peptide standards vs isotope labeled proteins as internal references in mass spectrometry, the difference is not simply technical — it...
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Peptide Standards vs Isotope-Labeled Proteins: Difference, Accuracy, and Exam Application
When comparing peptide standards vs isotope labeled proteins as internal references in mass spectrometry, the difference is not simply technical — it...
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Fick Method Underestimates Heart Problems in Children After Heart Transplant, Study Finds
Researchers at Ann & Robert H. Lurie Children's Hospital of Chicago found poor agreement between two common methods of measuring...
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Pig Semen-Derived Exosomes Deliver Cancer Treatment to Mouse Retinas via Eye Drops
A research team in China has engineered eye drops using exosomes extracted from pig semen to deliver a targeted drug...
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Step-Synchronized Brain Stimulation Reduces Falls in Small Parkinson’s Trial
A feasibility study involving five people with Parkinson's disease found that a form of deep brain stimulation adjusted in real...
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Childhood Trauma Leaves Distinct Marks on Fathers’ Sperm, Study Shows
About one in five adults in Europe and the United States grew up with some form of childhood maltreatment and ...
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