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"Jumping Gene" May Have Erased Tails In Humans and Other Apes

sciencehabit shares a report from Science Magazine: Mammals from mice to monkeys have tails. But humans and our cousins the great apes lack them. Now, researchers may have unearthed a simple genetic change that led to our abbreviated back end: an iti.....»»

Category: topSource:  slashdotSep 23rd, 2021

How context-specific factors control gene activity

Every cell in our body contains the same DNA, yet liver cells are different from brain cells, and skin cells differ from muscle cells. What determines these differences? It all comes down to gene regulation; essentially how and when genes are turned.....»»

Category: topSource:  physorgRelated NewsSep 9th, 2024

Space travel comes with risk—SpaceX"s Polaris Dawn mission will push the envelope further than ever

Space is an unnatural environment for humans. We can't survive unprotected in a pure vacuum for more than two minutes. Getting to space involves being strapped to a barely contained chemical explosion......»»

Category: topSource:  physorgRelated NewsSep 7th, 2024

Crystallized alternative DNA structure sheds light on insulin and diabetes

The first crystal structure of an alternative DNA shape from the insulin gene has been revealed by a UCL-led research team......»»

Category: topSource:  physorgRelated NewsSep 6th, 2024

Man dies after jumping out of SUV on Hwy 99, CHP says

Man dies after jumping out of SUV on Hwy 99, CHP says.....»»

Category: topSource:  theglobeandmailRelated NewsSep 6th, 2024

Plant scientists link phospholipid sensing with control of gene expression

Plant scientists have long known that phosphorus is a crucial component in plant growth. A major discovery by a Kansas State University (K-State) biologist and her lab is leading to a better understanding of how plants detect and use that resource—.....»»

Category: topSource:  physorgRelated NewsSep 5th, 2024

New mRNA and gene editing tools offer hope for dengue virus treatment

Dengue virus, a painful and sometimes fatal mosquito-borne infection well known in tropical countries, is surging rapidly across the planet. Now, 4 billion people live in places at risk for the disease, like the southeastern United States, which does.....»»

Category: topSource:  physorgRelated NewsSep 5th, 2024

New Waymo data shows self-driving tech drives safer than humans

Self-driving technology company Waymo said its robotaxis are making roads safer in the markets where it operates — and sharing data to back those claims......»»

Category: topSource:  autonewsRelated NewsSep 5th, 2024

New filter removes chemical contaminants from water even at very low concentrations

Pharmaceuticals and personal care products pose a major environmental threat. These chemicals, found in everyday items like medicines and cosmetics, can pollute waterways, harming the plants and animals living in the waterways and the humans who use.....»»

Category: topSource:  physorgRelated NewsSep 5th, 2024

Regulatory gene influences shape recognition in medaka fish, scientists discover

Medaka fish that lack functional Hmgn2 genes are unable to distinguish between simple shapes, revealing a new function for the regulatory gene......»»

Category: topSource:  physorgRelated NewsSep 5th, 2024

Australian government trial finds AI is much worse than humans at summarizing

Llama2-70B failed to capture "complex context," but updated models might do better. Enlarge / ASIC evaluators found AI summaries were often "wordy and pointless—just repeating what was in the submission." (credit: Getty Images).....»»

Category: topSource:  arstechnicaRelated NewsSep 5th, 2024

Dozens of viruses detected in Chinese fur farm animals

Dozens of viruses have been detected mixing in animals at fur farms in China, some of which are new and have the potential to spill over into humans, researchers said Wednesday......»»

Category: topSource:  informationweekRelated NewsSep 4th, 2024

The world"s fastest single-shot 2D imaging technique films ultrafast dynamics in flames

Candle flames and airplane engines produce tiny soot particles from polycyclic aromatic hydrocarbons (PAHs) as their precursors, both of which are harmful to humans and the environment. These carbon-based particles are also common in space, making up.....»»

Category: topSource:  physorgRelated NewsSep 3rd, 2024

Scientists develop new TRV vector-based method for peach gene analysis

Peach, a valuable crop within the Rosaceae family, has historically faced challenges in genetic research due to the lack of robust transformation techniques. Current methods are often limited by tissue type and developmental constraints, hindering fu.....»»

Category: topSource:  physorgRelated NewsSep 3rd, 2024

Denmark reports cases of bluetongue disease that can be fatal to sheep but is harmless to humans

Denmark reported Tuesday cases of bluetongue in the country's east, a non-contagious, insect-borne viral disease that is harmless to humans but can be fatal for so-called ruminant animals—mainly sheep but also cows and goats......»»

Category: topSource:  physorgRelated NewsSep 3rd, 2024

Is there such a thing as an objectively beautiful building? Here"s the science

Some people assume that there's a type of beauty that everyone can agree on. But did early humans really admire slender bodies the way we do today? After all, fashions come and go—there have been plenty of fads throughout history that we find hard.....»»

Category: topSource:  physorgRelated NewsSep 2nd, 2024

NASA lines up return date for Boeing Starliner minus humans

A Butch- and Suni-less Boeing Starliner has been given a date to return to Earth by NASA......»»

Category: topSource:  physorgRelated NewsSep 2nd, 2024

Cells use alternative splicing to regulate gene expression, research suggests

Alternative splicing is a genetic process where different segments of genes are removed, and the remaining pieces are joined together during transcription to messenger RNA (mRNA). This mechanism increases the diversity of proteins that can be generat.....»»

Category: topSource:  physorgRelated NewsSep 2nd, 2024

Revealed — How much Target is selling the Keurig K-Cafe Special for on Labor Day

Keurig Around these parts we love the , surprises, and sneaky reveals just as much as the next batch of humans. What we don’t like? Unnecessary extra effort. But we’re willing to go through extra steps to help you out. In Target’s L.....»»

Category: topSource:  digitaltrendsRelated NewsSep 2nd, 2024

Ancient viral genomes preserved in glaciers reveal climate history—and how viruses adapt to climate change

As humans alter the planet's climate and ecosystems, scientists are looking to Earth's history to help predict what may unfold from climate change. To this end, massive ice structures like glaciers serve as nature's freezers, archiving detailed recor.....»»

Category: topSource:  physorgRelated NewsSep 1st, 2024

The Mediterranean dried out 5.5 million years ago, offering sobering lessons for humanity today

What would happen if humans dried out the Mediterranean sea, turning it into a giant salt lake? Would its wildlife survive, and if so, how long would it take to recover?.....»»

Category: topSource:  physorgRelated NewsSep 1st, 2024