DNA Database in the Cloud:

http://allthingsd.com/20111012/got-dna-bio-computing-startup-dnanexus-lands-15m-from-google-and-tpg/

Scientists from the California Institute of Technology have created an artificial neural network (or a “tiny brain,” in the words of the lead scientist) from DNA strands that interact with biochemical inputs.

The artificial neurons of this network can take incomplete inputs, interact with each other, and come up with a complete conclusion. This is what the human brain does on a much more complex scale. It’s also a principle scientists have used for computing and robotics.

The building block of the Caltech neural network is double-stranded DNA molecules with loose ends. These loose ends then receive the input of single-stranded DNA that binds with the double-stranded DNA, which, through DNA strand replacement, releases an output DNA strand from the double-stranded DNA.

Full story here

Abstract Recent work on the Neandertal genome has raised the possibility of admixture between Neandertals and the expanding population of H. sapiens who left Africa between 80 Kya and 50 Kya to colonize the rest of the world. Here we provide evidence of a notable presence (9% overall) of a Neandertal-derived X chromosome segment among all contemporary human populations outside Africa. Our analysis of 6092 X-chromosomes from all inhabited continents supports earlier contentions that a mosaic of lineages of different time depths and different geographic provenance could have contributed to the genetic constitution of modern humans. It indicates a very early admixture between expanding African migrants and Neandertals prior to or very early on the route of the out-of-Africa expansion that led to the successful colonization of the planet.

Full article here

Below is another story on the engineered organ:

Engineering Human 2.0 Organs

Here is another story  about it:

http://human2.com/2011070721wind-pipe-created-from-stem-cells

A great example of technological advances due to stem cell research that would of been forbidden in the Bush administration.

From CNN.com

This site is the home of Mr. Pretto’s upcoming book entitled Human 2.0 ~ More Life.

Below are some of the topics:

1. God or No God? Organized Religion – The biggest hoax of mankind’s history?
2. Recycling – nanotechnology will solve this problem by rearranging molecular structure of atoms.
3. BioNET – using a genetically engineered viruses as a carrier for information. The new spam.
4. Genetic Engineering – Everyone will have a perfect body – What to do with all those gyms? (data centers)
5. Downloading your brain – The brain is basically a chemical hard drive. Upload to a new body? What gender would you like to be next time?
6. Living forever – If we miss it that will makes us the biggest losers of mankind’s history.
7. Bioengineering animals to consume less and produce more and determining their commercial viability.
8. Bioengineered photosynthesizers that can provide energy. They will intake C02 and excrete 02.
9. Birth of the NeoLuddites. Are you one?
10. Will bioengineered humans be allowed in casinos?