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A novel strategy to efficiently distinguish subtype-specific cardiomyocytes from human iPS cells

In a recent study led by Associate Professor Yoshinori Yoshida (Department of Cell Growth and Differentiation) and published in Communications Biology, a team of researchers identified CD151 as a marker for distinguishing subtype-specific cardiomyocy.....»»

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Novice consumers more likely to purchase wine with sweetness scales on labels, finds study

Rather than a text description, using a visual sweetness scale with an arrow pointing to a specific sweetness level on wine labels may increase purchase intent among novice wine consumers, according to a new study from researchers in the Penn State S.....»»

Category: topSource:  physorgRelated NewsJun 18th, 2024

New development opens the door to more studies of protein movements

A new way to study protein movements has been developed by researchers at Umeå University and the MAX IV Laboratory in Lund. The method enables significantly more experiments than before and allows us to learn more about vital processes in the cells.....»»

Category: topSource:  theglobeandmailRelated NewsJun 18th, 2024

eBook: The Art & Science of Secure Software Development

Software security requires a creative and disciplined approach. It involves having the vision to develop secure strategy, tactics, and execution. Excelling in the discipline demands thinking through the entire software lifecycle and enforcing securit.....»»

Category: securitySource:  netsecurityRelated NewsJun 18th, 2024

Researchers improve solid oxide fuel cell threefold

A research team has successfully developed a catalyst coating technology that significantly improves the performance of solid oxide fuel cells (SOFCs) in just four minutes......»»

Category: topSource:  physorgRelated NewsJun 18th, 2024

A novel method for measuring nano/microplastic concentrations in soil using spectroscopy

Nano and microplastics are a well-known menace, found practically everywhere in nature, including soil, oceans, drinking water, air, and even the human body. Studies show that soils in particular hold a significant portion of N/MPs......»»

Category: topSource:  physorgRelated NewsJun 18th, 2024

Extended maternal care is a central factor to animal and human longevity, modeling study suggests

The relationship between mother and child may offer clues to the mystery of why humans live longer lives than expected for their size—and shed new light on what it means to be human......»»

Category: securitySource:  hakiriRelated NewsJun 18th, 2024

UAW workers at GM battery plant joint venture in Ohio ratify contract deal

UAW members at Ultium Cells in Lordstown, Ohio, voted 98 percent in favor of ratifying a contract that increases worker wages and improves health and safety measures......»»

Category: topSource:  autonewsRelated NewsJun 17th, 2024

"Meaty rice"? South Korean professor aims to change global protein

In a small laboratory in Seoul, a team of South Korean scientists are injecting cultured beef cells into individual grains of rice, in a process they hope could revolutionize how the world eats......»»

Category: topSource:  informationweekRelated NewsJun 17th, 2024

Low code, high stakes: Addressing SQL injection

Like a bad movie that seems to go on forever, SQL injection (SQLi) attacks have lingered since the late 1990s. Due to various factors, they remain the third most common source of web application vulnerabilities. Reasons include human error, new techn.....»»

Category: securitySource:  netsecurityRelated NewsJun 17th, 2024

Want to use Apple’s AI features? Make sure you have one of these iPhones

Apple showed off some very cool AI features coming in iOS 18 this fall. But you're going to need a specific iPhone model in order to check it out......»»

Category: topSource:  digitaltrendsRelated NewsJun 16th, 2024

Secrets of Maya child sacrifice at Chichén Itzá uncovered using ancient DNA

After analyzing the remains of 64 ancient sacrificed individuals, most of whom were children, researchers have revealed new details about human sacrifice at the ancient Maya site of Chichén Itzá......»»

Category: topSource:  theglobeandmailRelated NewsJun 16th, 2024

Stellantis cuts costs rather than turn defensive as Chinese threat grows

CEO Carlos Tavares said Stellantis would stick to its "asset light" strategy in China, mainly focused on exporting to the country rather than manufacturing there.  .....»»

Category: topSource:  autonewsRelated NewsJun 15th, 2024

Some CRISPR screens may be missing cancer drug targets

CRISPR/Cas9 gene editing has made possible a multitude of biomedical experiments, including studies that systematically turn off genes in cancer cells to look for ones that the cancer cells heavily depend on to survive and grow. These genes, or "canc.....»»

Category: topSource:  physorgRelated NewsJun 15th, 2024

Q&A: Barrier islands and dunes protect coastlines, but how are environmental changes affecting them and adjacent land?

Barrier islands dot the landscape along Virginia's Eastern Shore, protecting the coastline from direct impacts of storms and sea-level rise. Made of sand, they are created and changed by environmental factors. But with climate change and human develo.....»»

Category: topSource:  physorgRelated NewsJun 14th, 2024

Genomic insights into the tea gray geometrid"s survival strategy

A study has shed light on the genetic makeup of the tea gray geometrid, Ectropis grisescens. Through the re-sequencing of 43 genomes, scientists have mapped out the pest's population structure and its remarkable adaptation to tea crops, offering new.....»»

Category: topSource:  physorgRelated NewsJun 14th, 2024

Microsoft delays Windows Recall rollout, more security testing needed

Microsoft is delaying the release of Recall, a controversial Windows 11 feature that will allow users to search their computer for specific content that has previously been viewed by them. A preview of Recall should have been broadly available on Jun.....»»

Category: securitySource:  netsecurityRelated NewsJun 14th, 2024

Study on architecture of heart offers new understanding of human evolution

An international research team from Swansea University and UBC Okanagan (UBCO) has uncovered a new insight into human evolution by comparing humans' hearts with those of other great apes......»»

Category: topSource:  theglobeandmailRelated NewsJun 14th, 2024

IV infusion enables editing of the cystic fibrosis gene in lung stem cells

Approach relies on lipid capsules like those in the mRNA vaccines. Enlarge (credit: DrAfter123) The development of gene editing tools, which enable the specific targeting and correction of mutations, hold the promise of.....»»

Category: topSource:  arstechnicaRelated NewsJun 14th, 2024

This photo got 3rd in an AI art contest—then its human photographer came forward

Humans pretending to be machines isn't exactly a victory for the creative spirit. Enlarge / To be fair, I wouldn't put it past an AI model to forget the flamingo's head. (credit: Miles Astray) A juried photography contes.....»»

Category: topSource:  arstechnicaRelated NewsJun 14th, 2024

Ancient Maya DNA shows male kids were sacrificed in pairs at Chichén Itzá

Twins play an auspicious role in Maya mythology, most notably in the Popol Vuh. Enlarge / Detail from the reconstructed stone tzompantli, or skull rack, at Chichén Itzá, evidence of ritual human sacrifice. (credit: Christina Wa.....»»

Category: topSource:  arstechnicaRelated NewsJun 14th, 2024