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Linking Single-Celled Ancestors to Animal Evolution
Introduction The origins of multicellular life have long fascinated scientists, with choanoflagellates offering a unique window into this evolutionary transition. As the closest living relatives of animals, these single-celled organisms harbor genes remarkably similar to those essential for complex biological processes in animals. Recent advancements have allowed researchers to explore the functionality of these ancient…
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Silk Fibroin Hydrogels: Natural Solutions for Smarter Drug Delivery
Background The development of biomaterials as a method of treatment in medicine has evolved in tandem with the evolution of biotechnology. Of the variety of biomaterials that are studied everyday, silk fibroin is amongst the most promising. Taken largely from silk cocoons of moths, silk fibroin is a protein that is known for its appealing…
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Future of drug discoveries using Quantum Computers
Introduction Advancements in computational methods are becoming increasingly more essential to innovation within medical research and development. Quantum computers are being developed as revolutionary machines that leverage quantum bits, or qubits, which can exist in a unique state called superposition. This means qubits can represent both 0 and 1 simultaneously, unlike classical bits, which are…