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New systems biology model for wood formation can lead to progress in biofuel and green chemistry applications

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Researchers in the US, China and Taiwan have developed a new systems biology model that mimics the process of wood formation, allowing scientists to predict the effects of switching on and off the 21 (at least) pathway genes involved in producing lignin, a primary component of wood. New applications are already in the works.

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IEEE Celebrates Engineering Brilliance

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MING-KAI TSAI MediaTek Hsinchu, Taiwan “For vision and leadership in the global semiconductor industry, democratizing technology access for billions of people.” BOWERS University of California, Santa Barbara “For contributions to photonic integrated circuit technologies.” IEEE ROBERT N. NOYCE MEDAL Sponsor: Intel Corp. IEEE DENNIS J.

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