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Phage viruses, used to treat antibiotic resistance, gain an advantage by blocking the reproductive capacity of competitors

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An illustration of the intron endonuclease cutting the DNA of a competing virus and disrupting its reproduction. Credit: Pogliano Labs, UC San Diego Strange bits of DNA hidden in the genomes of all living things have historically been ignored because they seemed to play no role in the fight for survival, researchers thought. These bits … Read more

The first exponential quantum advantage for a natural flow problem

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Theoretical computer scientists John Kallaugher, left, and Ojas Parekh find tasks where quantum computers outperform regular computers, a concept called quantum advantage, at Sandia National Laboratories. Credit: Craig Fritz As the hare learned from the tortoise, speed isn’t everything. Theoretical computer scientists from Sandia National Laboratories and Boston University have discovered that quantum computers are … Read more