big data
Sweet! Scientists Decode Genome Of Chinese Licorice
Interestingly, Chinese licorice, which is closely related to the plant used for licorice candy, codes for many more proteins than the human genome.
Can We Devise A Clock To Predict Cancer Risk?
Using a mitotic 'clock,' researchers have shown that DNA changes in normal cells could be used to predict the risk of cancer.
IBM’s Watson Detected Rare Leukemia In Just 10 Minutes
The supercomputer swiftly cross-referenced a patient’s genetic data to make a diagnosis that would have taken a human doctor weeks.
When It Rains, K Computer Can Tell You If It Will Pour, Too
With the powerful K supercomputer, researchers in Japan can now predict the occurrence of torrential rains with much greater accuracy.
Meet China’s First Biotech Unicorn
Why did Wang Jun, CEO of one of the world’s largest DNA sequencing companies, leave to join an artificial intelligence startup? Simple: to start something even more ambitious.
The Body As A Source Of Big Data
How much storage does an MRI need, compared to a selfie or Blu-Ray disk? This handy infographic helps you find out.
Diagnosis Without Doctors: Could PCs Replace GPs?
Computers may not have much by way of bedside manner, but they can carry out tasks human doctors can’t, processing gigabytes of data for a more personalized diagnosis.
Using Microfluidics, Researchers Carry Out 10,000 Experiments At Once
A Franco-Japanese research team has developed a ‘brute force’ technique to test ten thousand biochemical reactions at once.
National University Of Singapore Launches Hub For Data Science
The research center will provide 50 scholarships over five years to train PhD students in data science and data analytics.
