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New ‘hidden’ gene identified in Covid-19 virus

[ad_1] Researchers have identified a new “hidden” gene in SARS-CoV-2, the virus responsible of COVID-19, which may have contributed to its unique biology and pandemic potential. In a virus that only has about 15 genes in total, knowing more about this and other overlapping genes – or “genes within genes” …

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The Brain Computing study shows how to make metals mimic neurons

[ad_1] Even with decades of unprecedented development in computing power, the human brain still retains many advantages over modern computer technologies. Our brains are extremely efficient for many cognitive tasks and do not separate memory and computers, unlike standard computer chips. In the last decade, the new paradigm of neuromorphic …

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New ‘hidden’ gene identified in Covid-19 virus

[ad_1] New York, November 11 (IANS): Researchers have identified a new “hidden” gene in SARS-CoV-2, the virus responsible for Covid-19, which may have contributed to its unique biology and pandemic potential. In a virus that only has about 15 genes in total, knowing more about this and other overlapping genes …

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FINANCIAL – NASA prepared for Mars Sample Return Campaign

[ad_1] FINANCIAL – NASA released an independent review report on Tuesday indicating that the agency is now ready to embark on its Mars Sample Return (MSR) campaign to bring pristine samples from Mars to Earth for scientific studies. The agency established the MSR Independent Review Board (IRB) to evaluate its …

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SpaceX ready to take four astronauts to the ISS

[ad_1] WASHINGTON – Three NASA crew members and a Japanese astronaut are ready to launch aboard a SpaceX rocket on Saturday, bound for the International Space Station on the program’s first six-month routine mission since the United States resumed flight manned spacecraft in May after nine years of dependence on …

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