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Aaron Dubrow
Science and Technology Writer, Texas Advanced Computing Center

Recent articles by this author:

  • Rock snot genomics May 15, 2013 - 9:57am
    The diatom species responsible for thick blooms in mountain streams and ponds – colloquially known as ‘didymo’ or ‘rock snot’ – can coat moist surfaces and promote bacteria by secreting a slimy substance, known as...
  • Latest tech helps unravel garden variety mutants October 24, 2012 - 4:45am
    Researchers are using the latest next-gen sequencing and a supercomputer to analyze unusual Geranium genomes, which are natural mutants, evolving many times faster than their plant peers. This could impact research on genetically-modified foods.
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  • Small molecule may play big role in Alzheimer’s disease August 8, 2012 - 4:37am
    There is no consensus on Alzheimer's disease underlying mechanism. Now, new simulations may lead to better diagnostic and treatment options to stop the disease.  
    59 Comments
  • Pandemic preparedness June 13, 2012 - 4:38am
    A new toolkit enables the use of data-driven science to plan for future pandemics.
    42 Comments
  • Biologically inspired energy May 16, 2012 - 4:49am
    Inspired by plants, scientists have used computer simulations to create a light-harvesting material that can turn sunlight into chemical energy.
    9 Comments
  • Design principles for nanoparticles April 11, 2012 - 8:31am
    Researchers are using supercomputers to investigate nanocrystals for photovoltaics and catalysis.
    19 Comments
  • A tree of life grows in Texas March 21, 2012 - 10:52am
    Researchers used supercomputing to develop smarter, faster, and more accurate genetic alignment and tree-building algorithms and applied them to some of the largest biological datasets ever created.
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  • Collision chemistry March 14, 2012 - 11:13am
    Chemical reactions aren't quite what we thought they were. Now, chemists are searching for the truth with the help of high-performance computing.
    25 Comments
  • Upgrading the hurricane forecast February 15, 2012 - 9:35am
    High performance computing helps to improve predictions of hurricane intensity by 20 to 40 percent.
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  • Wireless worries November 23, 2011 - 10:54am
    Will fears of the health risks associated with wireless devices ultimately prove to be groundless? Researchers create a virtual body model to help find answers.
    40 Comments