Biosphere 2: A Failed Experiment in Closed-Loop Life and the Lessons Learned
Biosphere 2: A Failed Experiment in Closed-Loop Life and the Lessons LearnedIn 1991, an ambitious experiment was launched in the Arizona desert. Eight scientists and engineers entered a sealed ecosystem called "Biosphere 2," embarking on a two-year isolation experiment...
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Deep Sea Exploration: China's Self-Developed Deep-Sea Biological Gene Sequencer Successfully Undergoes Sea Trials
Deep Sea Exploration: China's Self-Developed Deep-Sea Biological Gene Sequencer Successfully Undergoes Sea TrialsAnother Breakthrough in Chinese Science and Technology! A deep-sea biological gene sequencer, jointly developed by researchers Wu Yihui's team from the Changchun Institute of Optics, Fine Mechanics and Physics, Chinese Academy of Sciences, and Du Mengran's team from the Institute of Deep Sea Science and Engineering, has successfully completed sea trials in the South China Sea. This marks a significant advancement in China's deep-sea biological gene research, providing crucial technological support for exploring the mysteries of the deep sea, understanding the history of marine life evolution, and protecting marine ecosystems...
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How small genes trigger biosafety "tornadoes"
A butterfly in the tropical rainforest of the Amazon River basin in South America, occasionally flapping its wings, can cause a tornado in Texas two weeks later, which is known as the "Butterfly Effect". And seemingly insignificant small things such as a hair, a piece of skin tissue, a small insect, or a seed can also trigger the "butterfly effect" and trigger a biosafety "tornado"...
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Supported by world-class scientific facilities, Shenzhen competes for a trillion yuan blue ocean of synthetic biology | Guangdong Research Tour on the 45th Anniversary of Reform and Opening up
Southern Finance and Economics All Media Reporter Chen Siqi reports from ShenzhenA team of international talents with an average age of 33 years old, 77 scholars selected for the "Top 2% of Scientists in the World" list, incubating a total of 1853 enterprises and holding 365 shares - exploring the dual development of academia and industry. The Shenzhen Advanced Technology Research Institute of the Chinese Academy of Sciences (hereinafter referred to as "Xianjin Institute") has achieved remarkable results...
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China's biological influenza virus split vaccine has passed WHO pre certification
According to the official WeChat account of China Biotech, on October 20, 2023, the influenza virus split vaccine produced by China National Pharmaceutical Group Changchun Institute of Biological Products passed the pre certification of the World Health Organization (WHO). As the first influenza vaccine in China to pass the pre certification of the World Health Organization, it marks that the production, manufacturing, and quality management level of China's biological influenza vaccine has been at the forefront of the world...
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Shanghai releases a cutting-edge action plan for the biopharmaceutical track, involving gene therapy, medical robots, etc
On the afternoon of October 16th, the Zhangjiang Science Hall opened the 2023 Shanghai International Biopharmaceutical Industry Week. All the pictures in this article were taken by Yu Kai, a journalist from Pengpai NewsOn the afternoon of October 16th, the 2023 Shanghai International Biopharmaceutical Industry Week opened at the Zhangjiang Science Hall...
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Intelligent Guide Dog and Biomimetic Legs Debut for the First Time: Zhejiang Smart Craft in the Torch Relay of the Asian Paralympic Games
Tide News Planner Zhang Yu, Reporter Zhang Mengyue, Ye Yilin, Video Yan Dong, Xu Ketao, MartinOn the morning of October 19th, the torch relay of the 4th Asian Paralympic Games in Hangzhou was launched at Xiushui Square in Qiandao Lake, Chun'an County. Just now, the appearance of Cai Qionghui, the 13th blind torchbearer, became the focus - it was not the volunteers who guided her on the stage, but an intelligent guide dog with strong steps and clear and loud broadcasts...
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Latest International Research: AI Assisted Animal Sound Landscape Can Effectively Monitor Forest Biodiversity Restoration
Beijing, October 18 (Reporter Sun Zifa) - A biodiversity research paper published by Springer Nature's academic journal "Nature Communications" suggests that artificial intelligence (AI) assisted animal soundscape can be used as an effective tool for monitoring forest biodiversity restoration after farmland abandonment. This research findings propose an automated, cost-effective, and reliable method for detecting forest biodiversity and evaluating restoration outcomes...
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Baidu Wenxin large models was recognized by the international top magazine again! Heavyweight Biocomputing Achievements Published in the Nature Sub issue
On the evening of October 9, Machine Intelligence, a subsidiary of the international top academic journal Nature, published another major achievement of the Wenxin big model of biological computing, Amethodfor, which was developed by Baidu PaddlePaddle propeller and BiotechMultiple sequence alignment free protein instruction prediction using a protein language model "proposed the world's first open source and online service, HelixFold Single, for protein structure prediction without the need for MSA input.This study is another breakthrough achievement in the protein field by Baidu, following two heavyweight efforts in the field of biological computing, HelixGEM and LinearDesign...
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Changzhou Yangtze River Delta Synthetic Biology Industry Innovation Park opened, with 20 key projects collectively signed contracts
On October 10th, the Yangtze River Delta Synthetic Biology Industry Innovation Park opened in Changzhou National High tech Zone, creating a source of innovation for the synthetic biology industry and building a "synthetic biology port" in the Yangtze River Delta.Event siteThe Yangtze River Delta Synthetic Biology Industry Innovation Park is located in the Changzhou Life and Health Industry Park...
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The 2023 Shanghai International Biomedical Industry Week will open on the 16th, and the action plan for gene therapy and medical robots will be released
Poster journalist Yang Yilin filmed on sitePoster News Reporter Yang Yilin reports from ShanghaiOn October 7th, poster journalists learned from the Shanghai Municipal Government press conference that the 2023 Shanghai International Biopharmaceutical Industry Week will be held from October 16th to 20th.The theme of this Industrial Week is "Joining the Future with Vitality", adhering to the concept of "high-end, distinctive, and international"...
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Zhang Wenhong's Comment on mRNA Vaccine Technology Winning the Nobel Prize: Another Underlying Technology Breakthrough that Will Bring Great Changes to the Biomedical Industry
IntroductionThe implementation of mRNA vaccine technology bypasses the nucleic acid recognition and inflammatory response formed over millions of years in humans, allowing mRNA vaccines to achieve targeted molecular expression in the body. This technology is another fundamental breakthrough in human scienceThis year's Nobel Prize in Physiology or Medicine was awarded to two "heroes" in mRNA vaccine technology, Katarin Carriko and Drew Weisman...
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