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Scanning the Environment for Disease Risks
When it comes to diseases, we know that genes tell only part of the story. But biomedical scientists have lacked standard tools for determining the health role of environmental forces. A new "enviromics" technique, however, is shedding light on the development of type 2 diabetes and possibly other complex diseases. Read the entire article.
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Computing Genetics
With computing advances, scientists uncover new details about diseases, drug treatments and even crimes. » more
With computing advances, scientists uncover new details about diseases, drug treatments and even crimes. » more
Computing Systems
Researchers combine real data and computer models to diagram everything from how cells move to how hearts beat. » more
Researchers combine real data and computer models to diagram everything from how cells move to how hearts beat. » more
Computing Structural Biology
Scientists harness computers, even ones in your home, to study biological molecules critical to human health. » more
Scientists harness computers, even ones in your home, to study biological molecules critical to human health. » more
Computing Images
See how scientists animate biological processes, thrusting you into never-before-seen worlds. » more
See how scientists animate biological processes, thrusting you into never-before-seen worlds. » more
Computing Chemistry
Combining chemistry and computers helps scientists develop new medicines and new materials. » more
Combining chemistry and computers helps scientists develop new medicines and new materials. » more
Computing Careers
Read about the different types of scientists and other people who are computing life and find out how you can get involved, too. » more
Read about the different types of scientists and other people who are computing life and find out how you can get involved, too. » more
Computing Diseases
Scientists create virtual worlds to study how contagious diseases could spread through your hometown. » more
Scientists create virtual worlds to study how contagious diseases could spread through your hometown. » more
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Learn about other recent findings in basic biomedical research that take advantage of computing. » more
Learn about other recent findings in basic biomedical research that take advantage of computing. » more
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