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MIT applies engineering approach to studying biological pathways
02-06-2008 · EurekAlert!An MIT team has used an engineering approach to show that complex biological systems can be studied with simple models developed by measuring what goes into and out of the system.
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- Engineering applied to studying biological pathways
02-06-2008 · Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT)
An MIT team has used an engineering approach to show that complex biological systems can be studied with simple models developed by measuring what goes into and out of the systems. This approach also allows them to study systems in their natural state.
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- Cancer study affirms interdisciplinary approach
12-03-2007 · Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT)
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- Periwinkle can serve as tiny chemical plant
11-15-2006 · Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT)
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- Protein's strength lies in h-bond cooperation
02-14-2008 · EurekAlert!
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- Gene found for rare disorder may reveal new pathway in mental retardation
02-05-2007 · EurekAlert!
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- MIT reports key pathway in synaptic plasticity
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- Woods Hole Research Center scientists using remote sensing tools to predict bird species richness
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- Global climate change: The impact of El Niño on Galápagos marine iguanas
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- NIST reference materials are 'gold standard' for bio-nanotech research
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- Green research unites Institute across disciplines
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