Primate behavior explained by computer 'agents'
The complex behaviour of primates can be understood using artificially-intelligent computer ‘agents’ that mimic their actions, shows new research

1 sample examined by 1,000 pathologists -- how and why?
More than eight hundred pathologists from around Europe and the world will take part in a first of its kind, large-scale virtual microscopy slide seminar on the web.

Computers help chemists fight emerging infections
Computer analysis of existing drugs may be key to fighting new infectious agents and antibiotic-resistant pathogens like deadly tuberculosis strains and staph ‘superbugs.’

New algorithm matches any tumor cells to best possible anti-cancer treatments
Cancer patients don’t have time to waste. Many go through several different treatments, however, to find one that is more effective against their particular type of tumor.

Charting ever-changing genomes
Instead of immutable proprietary software, any species’ genetic information resembles open source code that is constantly tweaked and optimized to meet the users’ specific needs.

Computers learn how to create drugs of the future
The key role of computer technology in the fine-tuning of drug development and design will be considered by Professor Stephen Muggleton of Imperial College

Chemistry of a cuppa: Helping to digitize the laboratories of tomorrow
The brewing of tea formed a crucial component of a project which successfully took traditional paper laboratory books and moved them to digital formats.

Scientists identify 36 genes, 100 neuropeptides in honey bee brains
Using a combination of the newly available honey bee genome sequence, as well as bioinformatics and mass spectrometry, scientists inferred the sequences of more than 200 possible neuropeptides from the brain of the honey bee.

Rickettsia felis, a cat-flea-borne pathogen, sheds light on Rickettsial evolution
VBI researchers have created a new classification system for rickettsia bacteria that may assist researchers in the way they approach the development of diagnostics and vaccines for the virulent rickettsial pathogens.

DOE JGI upgrades IMG/M -- the Metagenomics Data Management & Analysis System
On the one-year anniversary of the launch of the experimental metagenome data management and analysis system, IMG/M, the U.S. Department of Energy Joint Genome Institute (DOE JGI) has released the latest upgrade.

Uniform language for describing genes of pathogenic and beneficial microbes
An international group of scientists has announced a major expansion of a lingua franca used to describe the activities of genes in living organisms.

Virginia Bioinformatics Institute launches microbial database
Researchers at the Virginia Bioinformatics Institute at Virginia Tech have launched a publicly-available microbial database to host a range of microbial genome sequences.

UkeU, Leeds and Manchester launch global masters programme in bioinformatics
The universities of Leeds and Manchester will provide a new masters course in bioinformatics for UKeU. Leeds and Manchester are developing the course

Large DNA microarray dataset is made publicly available by LGC and the European Bioinformatics Institute (EBI)
A large DNA microarray dataset generated by an LGC-led consortium during the first phase is now freely available online at ArrayExpress

LIAI finding gives boost to bioinformatics use in fighting disease
The use of computers to advance human disease research — known as bioinformatics — has received a major boost from researchers at the La Jolla Institute for Allergy & Immunology

Oil exploration and drug discovery to benefit from NuTec/Daresbury high performance computing deal
More accurate prediction of the location of oil reserves and faster screening of potential new drugs could result from a new collaborative agreement between NuTec Sciences Ltd. and Daresbury Laboratory.

Spanish scientists reveal dynamic map of proteins
This work provides important basic information on the flexibility of proteins and their ability to link with other molecules, an area of study which opens enormous possibilities for the design of new drugs

Web model of influenza-host lifecycles will aid scientists in creating anti-viral drugs
A "starry sky" map linking the myriad interactions between the influenza virus and its human host will help guide researchers in creating new anti-viral drugs

Virginia Bioinformatics Institute to develop Tomato Metabolite Database
A researcher is developing a database and computational tools to help scientists learn more about how certain genes in tomatoes affect the crop's flavor and nutritional value.

Quantum Biology: Powerful Computer Models Reveal Key Biological Mechanism
Using powerful computers to model the intricate dance of atoms and molecules, researchers at Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute have revealed the mechanism behind an important biological reaction.