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• Biological transistor enables computing within living cells
• Swarming robots could be the servants of the future
• Brain scans might predict future criminal behavior
• Declaring a truce with our microbiological frenemies
• Large robotic jellyfish could one day patrol oceans

Biological transistor enables computing within living cells Posted: 28 Mar 2013 11:24 AM PDT Bioengineers have taken computing beyond mechanics and electronics into the living realm of biology. Scientists have used a biological transistor made from genetic material -- DNA and RNA -- in place of gears or electrons. The team calls its biological transistor the "transcriptor."

Swarming robots could be the servants of the future Posted: 28 Mar 2013 09:53 AM PDT Swarms of robots acting together to carry out jobs could provide new opportunities for humans to harness the power of machines.

Brain scans might predict future criminal behavior Posted: 28 Mar 2013 09:53 AM PDT A portable MRI was used to assess anterior cingulate cortex (ACC) activity in 96 adult male inmates who were then followed for up to four years after their release from prison. Those who re-offended were more likely to have lower ACC activity, indicating impulsivity and anti-social behavior.

Declaring a truce with our microbiological frenemies Posted: 28 Mar 2013 09:52 AM PDT Managing bacteria and other microorganisms in the body, rather than just fighting them, may be lead to better health and a stronger immune system, according to a biologist.

Large robotic jellyfish could one day patrol oceans Posted: 28 Mar 2013 09:48 AM PDT Researchers have unveiled Cyro, a life-like, autonomous robotic jellyfish the size and weight of a grown man, 5 foot 7 inches in length and weighing 170 pounds.

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