A "door" into the mitochondrial membrane
Mitochondria—the organelles responsible for energy production in human cells—were once free-living organisms that found their way into early eukaryotic cells over a billion years ago. Since then, they have merged seamlessly with their hosts in a.....»»
Tracking a bacterial culprit in the case of the warty pumpkin
On a Halloween pumpkin, warts and bumps have a certain spooky charm. But some unwanted bacteria-caused blemishes open the door to infections that rot and ruin this bright, seasonal fruit......»»
Vinyl Is Selling So Well That It"s Getting Hard To Sell Vinyl
"Vinyl was nearly at death's door not that long ago. After CDs came out, the predictions of vinyl's demise were an every day occurrence," writes Slashdot reader smooth wombat. "And for a time it looked like the vinyl record, something which had been.....»»
Boom in home-delivered alcohol opens the door to underage drinking
A rapid expansion in online liquor delivery services is making it easier for minors to obtain alcohol, due to regulatory holes and non-compliance with legal requirements, say the authors of a study published today......»»
Amazon will let individual teams decide how much time they spend in the office
Amazon is shifting its approach to remote work again, giving its workers more control over how much time they spend in the office and opening the door for more corporate workers to continue working from home......»»
GM’s next driver-assist system will be hands-free in “95% of situations”
The advanced system will use lidar, cameras, and radar—and debut in a Cadillac. Enlarge / Ultra Cruise will ultimately enable door-to-door hands-free driving on all public paved roads in the US and Canada, says the company. (credit:.....»»
Animal Crossing: New Horizons bug guide for October 2021
Animal Crossing: New Horizons gives players a revolving door of bugs to catch. There are plenty available. Be sure to catch these bugs before they're gone!.....»»
Molecular scales on biological membranes
Cellular processes on membranes are often fast and short-lived. Molecules assemble briefly, separate again, interact with different partners and move along or through the membrane. It is therefore important to not only study static snapshots of these.....»»
Novel fluorescence imaging assay gives new insight to develop biomimetic nanoparticles for targeted cancer therapy
Cell membrane coated biomimetic nanoparticles (NPs) have been widely studied in nanomedicine because of their unique properties such as immune escaping, long blood circulation, specific molecular recognition and efficient cancer targeting, indicating.....»»
Mouse sperm need a molecular VIP pass to reach the egg membrane
In most animals and plants, the life cycle of an individual begins with fertilization, when egg and sperm fuse to combine their genetic material. Together, they form the zygote, the first cell of an embryo that will eventually develop into a complex.....»»
New report suggests Texas’ grid was 5 minutes from catastrophic failure
It comes with a long list of recommendations for avoiding a repeat. Enlarge / HOUSTON, TX - FEBRUARY 18, 2021: Dialina Ganzo, 29, rests on a bed while taking shelter at a Gallery Furniture store that opened its door and transformed into a warmin.....»»
Cristae-dependent quality control of the mitochondrial genome
Mitochondrial genomes (MtDNA) comprise essential subunits of the mitochondrial respiratory chain; therefore, mutations in mtDNA can reduce cellular energy support and cause mitochondrial diseases. Researchers seek to understand how cells can secure t.....»»
Highly durable biomimetic nanotrough electrodes for proton exchange membrane fuel cells
Membrane electrode assembly is the core part of proton exchange membrane fuel cells (PEMFCs). However, the high consumption of platinum and poor durability of carbon supported platinum nanoparticles (Pt/C) in the conventional cathode prohibit the lar.....»»
Developing better nanopore technology
At the simplest of levels, nanopores are (nanometre-sized) holes in an insulating membrane. The hole allows ions to pass through the membrane when a voltage is applied, resulting in a measurable current. When a molecule passes through a nanopore it c.....»»
Understanding enzyme evolution paves the way for green chemistry
Researchers at the University of Bristol have shown how laboratory evolution can give rise to highly efficient enzymes for new-to-nature reactions, opening the door for novel and more environmentally friendly ways to make drugs and other chemicals......»»
Development of "cellular membrane-FET (lipid-FET)" for sensitivity of biosensor
A Korean research team successfully developed a proprietary biosensor technology with significantly enhanced molecular sensitivity using the artificial lipid membrane that mimics cellular membrane. The research team led by Dr. Yong-Sang Ryu from the.....»»
Turing membrane to improve performance of zinc-based batteries
Zinc-based batteries are promising options for energy storage devices owing to their low cost and high energy density. However, they have serious dendrite issues, especially at high areal capacities and current densities......»»
Amazon removes awkwardly placed Hub lockers from Chicago parks following public complaints, petition
As reported by Block Club Chicago, Amazon was allowed to bolt one of its Hub lockers to the sidewalk in Brands Park. The photos show it taking up a fair chunk of space, meaning anyone opening a door would likely be in the way of pedestrians and wheel.....»»
How to get Alexa to answer a Ring Video Doorbell
You know you can view your Ring Video Doorbell on an Amazon Alexa smart display, but did you also know you can train Alexa to answer the door for you?.....»»
Contractor Accuses Huawei of Stealing Technology, Pressuring Them for a "Back Door"
The Wall Street Journal reports: A long-running dispute between Huawei Technologies Co. and a small U.S.-based contractor has escalated to U.S. federal court, with the contractor alleging Huawei stole its technology and pressured it to build a "back.....»»
Neutrons help measure cell membrane viscosity—and reveal its basis
We now have a clearer picture of the lightning-fast molecular dance occurring within the membrane that encloses each cell in our body, revealed in part by neutron beams at the National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST). The findings may ha.....»»