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A recipe for cellulose

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Scientists have discovered a gene in the plant Arabidopsis that is responsible for the synthesis of cellulose. The identification of the first synthase genes will bring unprecedented progress in understanding how plants generate their cell walls.

Author: Carpita, Nicholas, Vergara, Claudia
Publisher: American Association for the Advancement of Science
Publication Name: Science
Subject: Science and technology
ISSN: 0036-8075
Year: 1998
Research, Cellulose, Plant cell development

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Fuzzy logic

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Fuzzy logic allows computers to interpret vague concepts. Fuzzy models tend to be more accurate than mathematical models. Fuzzy logic allows machines to interpret conditions such as 'warm' or 'slow.'

Author: Kosko, Bart, Isaka, Satoru
Publisher: Scientific American, Inc.
Publication Name: Scientific American
Subject: Science and technology
ISSN: 0036-8733
Year: 1993
Usage, Fuzzy logic, Fuzzy systems

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Skin deep

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A humorous look is taken at the extent to which superficial beauty should govern lifestyle. Physical discomfort, health, and cost may have to be sacrificed if surface beauty is to be maintained.

Author: Marx, Patricia
Publisher: The New York Times Company
Publication Name: The New York Times Magazine
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ISSN: 0028-7822
Year: 1995
Column, Humor and anecdotes, Popular culture, Fads

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