It is no stretch to argue that, just as the game has transcended the governing body from which it takes its name, so, to many, it has become, not an adjunct to, but a vital component of the sport on which it is based.
Scott Snibbe, an interactive artist who was commissioned by Björk last summer to produce the app, as well as the images for the live shows (which will combine his visuals with National Geographic imagery, mixed live from iPads on the stage), describes how Björk saw the possibilities of using apps, not as separate to the music, but as a vital component of the whole project.
These microbes are not passive riders but rather a vital component of the organism.
Recent studies have suggested that the nucleosomal organization of eukaryotic genome, should not be considered a mere obstacle but rather a vital component of fundamental molecular processes, such as transcriptional regulation [ 1, 2] or replication [ 3, 4].
IT MAY be humdrum, but it is a vital component of the financial system.
Many of us unwittingly focus on talent, because this is easier to see than character, but character strengths are vital component of a life well lived and are important for overcoming adversity.
Not only do they see this as a plus for astronauts who can sometimes feel a bit over-scheduled, but also as a vital component of preparation for the crew to venture into deep space - where you can't exactly transmit to Houston every minute.
But it is a vital component of a healthy political system.
They may not be as helpful as you'd hope, but they could be a vital component of a suite of approaches that eventually proves helpful.
Growing muscle cells from scratch creates pure meat tissue, but the result lacks a vital component of any burger or steak: fat.
