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October 06, 2016

Science at cusp of 'transformational' grasp of life via cell modeling
Lawrence KS (SPX) Oct 06, 2016
A paper recently published in the Journal of Molecular Biology shows how advances in molecular biology and computer science around the world soon may lead to a three-dimensional computer model of a cell, the fundamental unit of life. According to the authors, the development could herald a new era for biological research, medical science, and human and animal health. "Cells are the foundation of life," said Ilya Vakser, professor of computational biology and molecular biosciences and director of t ... read more

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