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Scientists have translated nanoscale experimental and computational data into precise 3D representations of bacteria, yeast and human epithelial, breast and breast cancer cells in Minecraft, a ...

Covalent bonding is a widely understood phenomenon that joins the atoms of a molecule by a shared electron pair. But in ...

Synthetic biology is the design and construction of new biological parts, devices, and systems, and the re-design of existing, natural biological systems for useful purposes. Directed evolution is ...

The undergraduate Biology major is among the most popular at William & Mary. The department also offers a graduate program leading to a master’s degree. Representing a wide diversity of research and ...

Combining experiments in microfluidic devices and computer simulation, this study provides a valuable analysis of the relevant parameters that determine the motility of (multicellular) magnetotactic ...

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The hyperactive amygdala also bullies the visual center of the brain to maintain constant vigilance, ever on the lookout for threats, allowing the misinterpretation of benign stimuli as dangerous ...

Americans will soon have access to an infusion device that provides round-the-clock effective relief of Parkinson's disease.