7.91J Foundations of Computational and Systems Biology (MIT)
Serving as an introduction to computational biology, this course emphasizes the fundamentals of nucleic acid and protein sequence analysis, structural analysis, and the analysis of complex biological systems. The principles and methods used for sequence alignment, motif finding, structural modeling, structure prediction, and network modeling are covered. Students are also exposed to currently emerging research areas in the fields of computational and systems biology.
Exceptional People: how migration shaped our world and will define our future
Migration has played a critical role in human history--the circulation of ideas and technologies has benefited communities and the movement of people across oceans and continents has fueled economies. In this lecture which draws on the issues raised in the book Exceptional People Ian Goldin shows how migrants in today's world connect markets, fill labour gaps, and enrich social diversity. Migration also allows individuals to escape destitution, human rights abuses, and repressive regimes. Goldin
Wikileaks: Guardian of the Public Interest or Hotbed of Anarchy?
The Faculty of Law and the New Zealand Law Foundation Centre for Law and Policy in Emerging Technologies hosted a panel discussion chaired by Colin Gavaghan, Director of the New Zealand Law Foundation Centre for Law and Policy in Emerging Technologies.
In this public lecture Mr Jeffrey Matsuura, Fullbright Senior Scholar and Counsel, Alliance Law Group Washington DC, and Andy Miah, Professor of Ethics and Emerging Technologies from the University of West Scotland, offer their expert perspective
Curing the Common Cold | La Nina Is Back
Dr. Todd Rider from MIT's Lincoln Lab describes a potentially revolutionary new antiviral drug. La Nina is back, so find out what that means for our coming winter.
The Senses: Sight
Humans are able to see through use of their eyes. Light hits the eye and is directed toward the back of the eye. The signal is picked up at the back of the eye and interpreted as an image after the optic nerve transmits the image to the brain. The iris and pupil are important in sight.
Reading exercise: Faut-il un permis d'urbanisme?
Understanding the information made available by the government about construction licenses and looking-up information related certain legal terms.
PediNeuroLogic Exam: 18 Month Old: Normal: Fine Motor/Coordination - Stacking Blocks
Even more demanding than placing blocks or beads in a container is the task of stacking blocks. The number of blocks that a child can stack is correlated with their level of motor development. A 15 month old can stack 2 blocks while an 18 month old should be able to stack at least 4 blocks. This toddler is able to stack 5 blocks. A neuroscience tutorial focusing on those aspects of the pediatric neurological examination that are unique to the child's nervous system, with an emphasis on important
Bas : Digitale praatplaten Hier vind je meer dan 40 praatplaten geïllustreerd door Dagmar Stan. Elke prent is rond een bepaald thema en uit de leefwereld van de kleuters. De prenten kunnen bekeken worden. Stukjes van de prent kunnen vergroot worden om details …
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EU leaders hold crisis talks
Oct.23 - European leaders meet in Brussels to discuss a Greek bailout and Europe's deepening sovereign debt crisis. Andrew Raven reports.
2011 International Forum on R&D: Session 4 - Suzanne Fortier
In this session, leaders of research councils from Canada and from around the world will address the objectives, priorities, challenges and best practices in the funding of international research in science & technology.
Spijsverteringstelsel Hier vind je een animatie met bijhorende uitleg over de werking van het spijsverteringsstelsel.
Alle delen en taken van dit stelsel worden …
Greek protesters clash with police
Oct. 19 - Greece shuts down as thousands of angry demonstrators protest a new austerity bill, ahead of a parliamentary austerity vote and crucial EU summit. Kirsty Basset reports.
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La chimie.com : Les grands enjeux
Émission 5 - Les grands enjeux
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Les changements climatiques qui influencent la quantité d'eau douce disponible, la qualité de nos eaux naturelles qui diminue en raison de la pollution, le manque d'eau de qualité qui entraîne des maladies comme le choléra et la malaria, autant de grands enjeux abordés dans cette émission. Aussi, les concepts de pollueurs payeur
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ELES 2011 - Accueil des participants - Allocutions d’ouverture
Titre : ELES 2011 - Accueil des participants - Allocutions d’ouverture
Intervenant(s) : Xavier DUCROCQ (Président de l’Espace Lorrain d’Ethique de la Santé (ELES), Service de neurologie du CHU de Nancy) et Frank PILCER (conseiller municipal de la ville de Nancy).
Résumé : allocution de bienvenue, programme de la journée, rappel du fonctionnement de l’Espace Lorrain d’Ethique de la Santé (ELES). Le représentant du maire de Nancy, rappel de l’action de la vi
Fashion fever hits Moscow
Oct. 24 - Mercedes-Benz Fashion Week opens in Moscow with Russian fashion designers' Slava Zaitsev's and 'Laboratory 13' collections. Elly Park reports.
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Dog Bless You: National Disaster Search Dog Foundation
Disaster search dogs and their handlers save lives in times of crisis. Learn more about the foundation that takes the call to action.(5:42)
A Conversation with The Honorable Edward Rendell - The Institute of Politics
A conversation with the former Governor of Pennsylvania about his extensive career in public service, as well as the pressing political issues of the day. Topics include the Occupy Wall Street movement, economic and electoral policy, transportation infrastructure, and the successes and failures of the Obama administration.
October 11, 2011
