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Geometric Triangular Chiral Hexagon Crystal-Like Complexes Organization in Pathological Tissues Biological Collision Order
The present study describes and documents self-assembly of geometric triangular chiral hexagon crystal like complex organizations (GTCHC) in human pathological tissues.The authors have found this architectural geometric expression at macroscopic and microscopic levels mainly in cancer processes. This study is based essentially on macroscopic and histopathologic analyses of 3000 surgical specimens: 2600 inflammatory lesions and 400 malignant tumours. Geometric complexes identified photographically at macroscopic level were located in the gross surgical specimen, and these areas were carefully dissected. Samples were taken to carry out histologic analysis. Based on the hypothesis of a collision genesis mechanism and because it is difficult to carry out an appropriate methodological observation in biological systems, the authors designed a model base on other dynamic systems to obtain indirect information in which a strong white flash wave light discharge, generated by an electronic device, hits over the lines of electrical conductance structured in helicoidal pattern. In their experimental model, the authors were able to reproduce and to predict polarity, chirality, helicoid geometry, triangular and hexagonal clusters through electromagnetic sequential collisions. They determined that similar events among constituents of extracelular matrix which drive and produce piezoelectric activity are responsible for the genesis of GTCHC complexes in pathological tissues. This research suggests that molecular crystals represented by triangular chiral hexagons derived from a collision-attraction event against collagen type I fibrils emerge at microscopic and macroscopic scales presenting a lateral assembly of each side of hypertrophy helicoid fibers, that represent energy flow in cooperative hierarchically chiral electromagnetic interaction in pathological tissues and arises as a geometry of the equilibrium in perturbed biological systems. Further interdisciplinary studies must be carried out to reproduce, manipulate and amplify their activity and probably use them as a base to develop new therapeutic strategies in cancer
Information storing by biomagnetites
Since the discovery of the presence of biogenic magnetites in living
organisms, there have been speculations on the role that these biomagnetites
play in cellular processes. It seems that the formation of biomagnetite
crystals is a universal phenomenon and not an exception in living cells. Many
experimental facts show that features of organic and inorganic processes could
be indistinguishable at nanoscale levels. Living cells are quantum "devices"
rather than simple electronic devices utilizing only the charge of conduction
electrons. In our opinion, due to their unusual biophysical properties, special
biomagnetites must have a biological function in living cells in general and in
the brain in particular. In this paper we advance a hypothesis that while
biomagnetites are developed jointly with organic molecules and cellular
electromagnetic fields in cells, they can record information about the Earth's
magnetic vector potential of the entire flight in migratory birds.Comment: 17 pages, 3 figure
Reaching a Consensus on the Definition of Genetic Literacy that Is Required from a Twenty-First-Century Citizen
Analogs of Biological Tissues for Mechanoelectrical Transduction: Tactile Sensors and Muscle-Like Actuators
Computational geometry and its Application to Computer Graphics
This paper gives a basic introduction into some of the techniques and data structures developed in computational geometry with emphasis on their use in computer graphics applications. Due to the limited space only global ideas are outlined and no details are presented. References are added, in particular in a subsection "Further Reading" at the end of each section, for those that are interested in learning more about the topics treate
Children’s Protagonism in a Science Exhibition: an Exploratory Study of an Exhibition in Rio de Janeiro (Brazil)
The Biochemical Literacy Framework: Inviting pedagogical innovation in higher education
When developing meaningful curricula, institutions must engage with the desired disciplinary attributes of their graduates. Successfully employed in several areas, including psychology and chemistry, disciplinary literacies provide structure for the development of core competencies‐pursuing progressive education. To this end, we have sought to develop a comprehensive blueprint of a graduate biochemist, providing detailed insight into the development of skills in the context of disciplinary knowledge. The Biochemical Literacy Framework (BCLF) aspires to encourage innovative course design in both the biochemical field and beyond through stimulating discussion among individuals developing undergraduate biochemistry degree courses based on pedagogical best practice. Here, we examine the concept of biochemical literacy aiming to start answering the question: What must individuals do and know to approach and transform ideas in the context of the biochemical sciences? The BCLF began with the guidance published by relevant learned societies – including the Royal Society of Biology, the Biochemical Society, the American Society for Biochemistry and Molecular Biology and the Quality Assurance Agency, before considering relevant pedagogical literature. We propose that biochemical literacy is comprised of seven key skills: critical thinking, self‐management, communication, information literacy, visual literacy, practical skills and content knowledge. Together, these form a dynamic, highly interconnected and interrelated meta‐literacy supporting the use of evidence‐based, robust learning techniques. The BCLF is intended to form the foundation for discussion between colleagues, in addition to forming the groundwork for both pragmatic and exploratory future studies into facilitating and further defining biochemical literacy