Computer modeling in developmental biology: growing today, essential tomorrow

Education in Computational Biology Today and Tomorrow

The etymology of the word ‘‘education’’ in Wikipedia is enlightening: ‘‘a rearing’’ and ‘‘I lead forth’’ (http://en.wikipedia. org/wiki/Education#Etymology). Computational biology educators are leading and raising the next generation of scientists and, in doing so, are in need of new tools, methods, and approaches. The need for education in science, and in computational biology in particular, i...

Alzheimer's Disease: Yesterday, Today, Tomorrow

Alzheimer's disease is the most common and well - known cause of dementia, as a progressive, irreversible brain disorder that affects cognitive function, personality, thought, perception and behaviour. Alzheimer's disease is the fourth leading cause of death in western countries. Interesting to know that this disease was unknown in medical community till 100 years ago and had no name. Dr. Alois...

Developmental Biology: A Growing Role for Computer Simulations

Keeping cells separated in well-defined domains is essential for development. A new computational-experimental study elucidates the physical mechanisms that establish and maintain the dorsal-ventral compartment boundary in the Drosophila wing disc and demonstrates the increasing value of computer simulations in developmental biology.

Artificial Intelligence in the Personal Computer Environment, Today and Tomorrow

Al AND THE PERSONAL COMPUTER, TODAY It has been almost th i r t y years since the Dartmouth Conference on a r t i f i c i a l intel l igence. Since then, AI has emerged from a laboratory curiosity to a blossoming technology with world wide strategic implications. As this technology prol i ferates, the PC w i l l become a major delivery vehicle for expert systems. The PC is already being used to...

Biology of Aging: Research Today for a Healthier Tomorrow