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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Exploring the Cheetah – Mystery
The cheetah's anatomy is finely tuned for speed. Unlike other big cats, its body is slender and lightweight, featuring long,...
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,...
Midlife Stress Hormone Tied to Alzheimer’s in Post-Menopausal Women
In a report of a 15 year study which was ground breaking researchers from UT Health San Antonio report they...
Birdwatching Could Reverse Ageing and Boosts Cognitive Health
A scientific study suggests that the focused attention, sharp perception, and detailed memory required to become an expert birdwatcher don’t...
Afternoon Sleepiness Health Risks Hint at Sleep Deprivation Heart Attacks
If you feel extremely sleepy between 2:00 and 5:00 in the afternoon, scientists suggest that you might be at a...
Control of gene expression that can occur in bacteria
Although different cells in a multicellular organism contain the same genes, cells in one tissue are often specialized to perform...
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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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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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