Python programming notes from my Coursera classes. Part 2 contains information on variables, control flow, data structures, functions, modules, error handling and user input. Examples will be focused towards bioinformatics.
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Coding for Codons: Python Notes 1
Python programming notes from my Coursera classes. Part 1 is an introduction to Python. Examples will be focused towards bioinformatics.
Día Nacional del ADN 2021: Enfrentando COVID-19 con la investigación del ADN
Conmemorando el Día Nacional del ADN 2021 el 25 de abril con una nota sobre el impacto de la investigación del ADN en la lucha contra la pandemia de COVID 19.
National DNA Day 2021: Confronting COVID-19 with DNA Research
Commemorating National DNA Day 2021 on April 25 with a note on the impact of DNA research in fighting COVID 19 pandemic.
Neutering Insect-borne Pestilences using CRISPR
Insects, from time immemorial, have been a boon and bane for humanity. While some insects are needed for pollination, many insects have spread diseases in humans, plants and animals. By using CRISPR gene editing technique to alter insect genes and using the insects’ natural desire to propagate, dangerous insect populations can be controlled.
Have some CRISPR with your Cheese!
Cheese is a staple food in many cultures. There are a wide variety of cheese, made using different ingredients and techniques. CRISPR technique has been used to improve the quality of the cheese.
In Search of T. Rex’s Descendants using Bioinformatics!
I came across this interesting article about how scientists were able to trace the closest living relatives of the scary Tyrannosaurus Rex dinosaur to a common species that usually ends up on our dinner plate using some online tools and some DNA detective work!
The Physics Behind of the Chemistry of Life (Biology)
These are some of notes as I read and study about the underlying biochemical interactions associated with genetics and living organisms including atom, molecules and interactions between them that are used in biochemical reactions.
Por qué estoy interesado en la genética
Cómo comencé a estudiar sobre genética después de comenzar a buscar la cura de un tipo de cáncer que afectaba a mi abuela.
CRISPR: A Technology That Could Help In the Fight Against COVID-19
I found this interesting article from the United States Government Accountability Office blog about using CRISPR gene editing techniques to create new fast diagnostics test kits for identifying COVID-19 viruses.
The Gene Inquirer 