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Prior knowledge on context-driven DNA fragmentation probabilities can improve de novo genome assembly algorithms | BMC Bioinformatics
Sequence context influences the formation of DNA strand breaks
In our recent work, we developed a method to understand how the DNA sequence context may influence the formation of a strand break [19]. We retrieved over a hundred publicly available…
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‘We’re Waiting for AI to Catch Up With the Technology’ – Samsung Newsroom U.K.
Writing for Variety Magazine, International Correspondent Naman Ramachandran reported on Twickenham Studios’ partnership with Samsung to enhance its virtual production capabilities.
Naman…
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Association of dietary diversity with disability in activities of daily living among older Chinese people: a longitudinal study | BMC Geriatrics
Study population
Data were obtained from the Chinese Longitudinal Healthy Longevity Surveys (CLHLS), a nationwide longitudinal survey with community-dwelling older adults in 23 provinces of China. Its primary purpose is to examine the determinants…
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Ruth Asawa May Have Broken Record at MoMA—and More Art News
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SMITHSONIAN SHUTDOWN. The Smithsonian Institution, a government-funded museum network in Washington, D.C., was forced to close this weekend due to the continuing government shutdown, reports Alex Greenberger for ARTnews….
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Upgrade to an Immersive Curved Gaming Monitor From Samsung for Under $200
A regular monitor likely won’t cut it when it comes to PC gaming. Upgrading to a gaming monitor can offer deliver higher refresh rates and lower response times, among other bonuses that make it worth the change. But they can also be pricey, which…
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Bad Fairies takes flight with Cynthia Erivo as the lead voice in upcoming animated musical
We’re thrilled to share that Cynthia Erivo has been confirmed to star in Bad Fairies, the upcoming animated musical from Warner Bros. Pictures Animation and Locksmith Animation – with DNEG Animation serving as digital partner.
The film stars…
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Self-harming behaviors among forensic psychiatric patients living with intellectual disability | BMC Psychiatry
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Palestinians in West Bank and Gaza celebrate prisoners’ release
Tom BennettRamallah, occupied West Bank
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Families embraced loved ones who were returned from Israeli prison Hundreds of freed Palestinian prisoners and detainees have been welcomed with tears and screams of joy as they were released by Israel to…
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Astrophotographer Adds His Adorable Cat to Far Out Space Photos
Houston, we have an exposure. Photographer Andrew McCarthy got creative with his cat, Gregory, for a calendar. If there are two things people love, it’s adorable cats and awesome space photos. Therefore, it makes complete sense for…
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