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Systems Biology Graphical Notation: A Visual Notation for Network Diagrams in Biology
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Standardizing the diagrammatic notation is crucial for more efficient and accurate transmission of biological knowledge between different research communities in the expanding field of systems biology. Notations traditionally used by researchers and sof
PLoS Computational Biology: Hypergraphs and Cellular Networks
An article that defines directed and undirected hypergraphs and explains their expressiveness, as well as the challenges of using them to represent biological networks.
Made With Molecules
[Found via Mickey Schaffer] Molecular structures rendered as jewelry. Neato.
PLoS Genetics: Willing to Do the Math: An Interview with David Botstein
This guy sounds like quite a character. Looking forward to meeting him tomorrow.
The Secret Society Of Superorganisms : NPR
Interview with E.O. Wilson, a really wonderful biologist, on ants, sociobiology, biographical notes, and what it takes to be a scientist.
The Catch-22 of Aging -- Zelkowitz 2008 (1126): 1 -- ScienceNOW
Protein called SIRT1 (ortholog of yeast Sir2) binds to DNA, silencing some genes. Under chromosome breaks, SIRT1 localizes to the breaks and rejoins the pieces. As a consequence, previously silenced genes may become expressed, contributing to aging.
Theo Jansen creates new creatures | Video on TED.com
Jansen's beach creatures meld art, mechanics, and material technology.
David Bolinsky animates a cell | Video on TED.com
Working with Harvard, Bolinsky's team has created riveting visualizations of the internals of cells, organs, and systems of the human body.
BBspot - Evolutionary Acceleration Research Institute Ready to Start “Squirrel Smasher”
The LHC was just the beginning.
Fancy Footwork Helps Flies Cheat Death -- Miller 2008 (828): 2 -- ScienceNOW
Researchers at Caltech discovered fruit flies perform a sophisticated series of movements to prepare themselves for takeoff in a direction opposite oncoming threats. I've always wondered if smaller organisms are cognizant on a finer time scale than large
Alan Russell on regenerating our bodies | Video on TED.com
Russell gives several clinical trials as examples of current capability of regenerative medicine and an idea on the future of this science. The lack of US funding for this is pretty astounding.
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