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Bioscience /Bioeconomy

Biological data

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NIST researchers Elizabeth Strychalski and David Ross program the robotic arm that operates within the box-like structure of the NIST biofoundry.

The NIST Biofoundry: Taking Engineering Biology From Artisanal to Automated

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Diving Deep into the Dolphin Genome Could Benefit Human Health

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Computer model of the predicted structure for the cyclic AMP receptor protein (CRP) found in Mycobacterium tuberculosis.

Long-Sought Protein Structure May Help Reveal How 'Gene Switch' Works

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How Secure Is Your DNA?

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Atlantic Salmon Hormones, Trapping Molecular Ions, Lasers for Greenhouse Gas Measurements: Postdocs Share Their Stories on NIST Social Media

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