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A first glance at global genetic networks

The study found functionally related genes were co-expressed across six distantly related organisms, including bacteria, yeast, and human. The researchers discovered conserved transcription modules that provide clues to the evolutionary building blocks generating diversity in cells.

SourcePLOS·JournalPLOS Biology·DateDec 15, 2003

Salk news: A new view on brain function

Researchers Terrence Sejnowski and Simon Laughlin argue that the human brain operates as a highly efficient hybrid device capable of making sophisticated computations. The brain's long-distance communication systems have been optimized for energy efficiency through millions of years of evolution.

SourceSalk Institute·JournalScience·DateSep 25, 2003