APPS for Biomimicry
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a quality or feature regarded as a characteristic or inherent part of someone or something Biomimicry copying or imitating the special characteristics of naturally existing things (animals, plants, etc.) in human-made designs, products and systems Imitate to copy or follow as a model or example Inspire to be the cause or source of; bring about ex. an invention inspired by imitations Invent to originate or create a product of one's own imagination, ingenuity or experimentation Mimic to imitate or copy Model (n.) a standard or example for imitation or comparison (v.) to simulate, make or construct something to help visualize or learn about something else that cannot be directly observed or experimented upon Evolve develop gradually, especially from a simple to a more complex form Ecology relating to or concerned with the relation of living organisms to one another and to their physical surroundings Biology the study of living organisms |
Mimesis
a synonym for mimicry (adj.-mimetic) Symbiosis interaction between two different organisms living in close physical association, typically to the advantage of both Sustainable conserving an ecological balance by avoiding depletion of natural resources Habitat the natural home or environment of an animal, plant, or other organism Taxonomy the classification of something, especially organisms Fibonacci Sequence a set of numbers that starts with a one or a zero, followed by a one, and proceeds based on the rule that each number is equal to the sum of the preceding two numbers. Golden Ratio a special number approximately equal to 1.618, represented by the Greek letter Phi (fī) Biodiversity the variety of life in the world or in a particular habitat or ecosystem Constraint a limitation or restriction Patent a document granting an inventor sole rights to an invention Innovation a new method, idea, product, etc. |
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Genetically Modified Cells
Transfection is a procedure that introduces foreign nucleic acids into cells to produce genetically modified cells. Transfection is a powerful analytical tool for study of gene function and regulation and protein function. The introduced genetic materials (DNAs and RNAs) exist in cells either stably or transiently depending on the nature of the genetic materials [1].
Stably transfected genes
For stable transfection, introduced genetic materials that usually have a marker gene for selection (transgenes) are integrated into the host genome and sustain transgene expression even after host cells replicate (Fig. 1a) [2].
Transiently transfected genes
In contrast with stably transfected genes, transiently transfected genes are only expressed for a limited period of time and are not integrated into the genome (Fig. 1b) [1]. Transiently transfected genetic materials can be lost by environmental factors and cell division, so the choice of stable or transient transfection depends on the objective of the experiment. The main purpose of transfection is to study the function of genes or gene products, by enhancing or inhibiting specific gene expression in cells, and to produce recombinant proteins in mammalian cells [3].
Source:
Mammalian cell transfection: the present and the future
Tae Kyung Kim and James H. Eberwine. Anal Bioanal Chem. 2010; 397(8): 3173–3178.
Link: www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC2911531/
Stably transfected genes
For stable transfection, introduced genetic materials that usually have a marker gene for selection (transgenes) are integrated into the host genome and sustain transgene expression even after host cells replicate (Fig. 1a) [2].
Transiently transfected genes
In contrast with stably transfected genes, transiently transfected genes are only expressed for a limited period of time and are not integrated into the genome (Fig. 1b) [1]. Transiently transfected genetic materials can be lost by environmental factors and cell division, so the choice of stable or transient transfection depends on the objective of the experiment. The main purpose of transfection is to study the function of genes or gene products, by enhancing or inhibiting specific gene expression in cells, and to produce recombinant proteins in mammalian cells [3].
Source:
Mammalian cell transfection: the present and the future
Tae Kyung Kim and James H. Eberwine. Anal Bioanal Chem. 2010; 397(8): 3173–3178.
Link: www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC2911531/
Building artificial humans to understand humans
Building artificial humans to understand humansHiroshi Ishiguro 1, Shuichi Nishio Abstract
If we could build an android as a very humanlike robot, how would we humans distinguish a real human from an android? The answer to this question is not so easy. In human-android interaction, we cannot see the internal mechanism of the android, and thus we may simply believe that it is a human. This means that a human can be defined from two perspectives: one by organic mechanism and the other by appearance. Further, the current rapid progress in artificial organs makes this distinction confusing. The approach discussed in this article is to create artificial humans with humanlike appearances. The developed artificial humans, an android and a geminoid, can be used to improve understanding of humans through psychological and cognitive tests conducted using the artificial humans. We call this new approach to understanding humans android science.
If we could build an android as a very humanlike robot, how would we humans distinguish a real human from an android? The answer to this question is not so easy. In human-android interaction, we cannot see the internal mechanism of the android, and thus we may simply believe that it is a human. This means that a human can be defined from two perspectives: one by organic mechanism and the other by appearance. Further, the current rapid progress in artificial organs makes this distinction confusing. The approach discussed in this article is to create artificial humans with humanlike appearances. The developed artificial humans, an android and a geminoid, can be used to improve understanding of humans through psychological and cognitive tests conducted using the artificial humans. We call this new approach to understanding humans android science.
Human Apps
Non-Duality
" Did they teach you about that which cannot be seen, cannot be heard, and cannot be known yet without which nothing can be seen, heard." ~ Peter Russell
Essence. There's an essence. Knowing that essence; know the essence of everything you experience. Video:: Non-Duality and the Mystery of Consciousness by Peter Russell https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=BZ0YFoUcY0s |
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Influencers
Video:: Joe Rogan hits back after claims of spreading 'misinformation' https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=NacSahhCbX4 |
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