An enemy within: Pathogens hide in tissue
Antibiotics cure many bacterial infections. However, some patients suffer a relapse. A research group at the University of Basel has now discovered why some bacteria can survive antibiotic therapy. The team uncovered where the bacteria hide in the bo.....»»
Bombardier beetle vs. assassin bug: Mimetic interactions via a shared enemy
Animals can defend themselves against their natural enemies in various ways. Well-defended species often share conspicuous body colors with other well-defended or undefended species, forming mimetic interactions......»»
People Let a Startup Put a Brain Implant in Their Skull—for 15 Minutes
Precision Neuroscience’s brain-computer interface sits on top of the brain, not in it. That could make it easier to implant, and less likely to damage tissue......»»
People Let a Startup Put a Brain Implant in Their Skulls—for 15 Minutes
Precision Neuroscience’s brain-computer interface sits on top of the brain, not in it. That could make it easier to implant, and less likely to damage tissue......»»
Study uncovers key details of fat cells, advancing potential treatments for obesity, diabetes
New research has unlocked insights into how "good fat" tissue could potentially be harnessed to combat obesity and remove glucose from the blood, helping to control diabetes. Published today in Science Advances, the work is a collaboration between re.....»»
How to fool a mouse: "Chemical camouflage" can hide crops and cut losses by over 60%
For as long as humans have grown our own food, we have battled pest animals that destroy crops and take food for themselves......»»
Twitter pulls out of voluntary EU disinformation code
"You can run but you can't hide," commissioner Thierry Breton warns Twitter over upcoming rules......»»
C. difficile, emerging pathogens, genomics, and antimicrobial resistance
A new study published in OMICS: A Journal of Integrative Biology has identified genes for virulence and antimicrobial resistance in two bacteria that co-occur with C. difficile, suggesting these pathogens as emerging potential threats in planetary h.....»»
Phytophthora "the plant destroyer" meets its match with a new identification tool
Known as the "plant destroyer," the genus Phytophthora is considered one of the most important groups of plant pathogens—causing significant economic and environmental losses throughout history and into today. There are over 200 identified species.....»»
Recently discovered protein domain regulates collagen transport
Collagen is the protein that holds our body together. It is produced inside cells, from where it must be transported to its site of action in connective tissue. The protein domain that is responsible for the recognition of collagen has previously bee.....»»
Environmental memory propels collective cell migration, shows study
Throughout their lives, cells encounter environments that vary in terms of how stiff or soft they are. These mechanical conditions impact just how quickly cells can grow, move and carry out basic functions like repairing damaged tissue. Though scient.....»»
Perfection: The enemy of evolution
Scientists are often trained to seek out the absolute best solution to a given problem. On a chalk board, this might look something like drawing a graph to find a function's minimum or maximum point. When designing a turbojet engine, it might mean tw.....»»
Understanding how the "heart" of the plant works may lead to protection from pathogens
Plants, like humans, need to move sugar and other nutrients around their bodies to power their growth. But unlike humans, they do not have a heart to pump these vital nutrients. Instead, they use an amazing molecular pump mechanism that scientists ha.....»»
The "invisible" cellulose coatings that mitigate surface transmission of pathogens
Research has shown that a thin cellulose film can inactivate the SARS-CoV-2 virus within minutes, inhibit the growth of bacteria including E. coli, and mitigate contact transfer of pathogens......»»
New strategy identified to curb a fungal infection affecting more than 150 crops
Tomatoes, bananas, cabbages, melons, pumpkins and cucumbers… are just some of the 150 crops of commercial interest that are victims of Fusarium oxysporum, one of the most important pathogens in the world due to the millions of dollars in losses it.....»»
Winter atmospheric rivers boosted crop-infecting pathogens and diseases, say experts
The wave of atmospheric rivers that swept across the state this winter has created the right conditions for plant pathogens that haven't been seen for decades in California. University of California, Davis, plant pathologist Florent "Flo" Trouillas i.....»»
New study reveals widespread presence of environmental DNA in the sky, including allergens and pathogens
A research article titled "Aircraft Surveys for Air eDNA: Probing Biodiversity in the Sky" unveils a revolutionary approach to studying genetic material in the atmosphere. Scientists have developed a durable and sterilizable probe and supporting syst.....»»
Stop us if you"ve heard this before: There"s a new Apple Silicon killer in town
AMD announced a new chip for thin-and-light notebooks that it specifically claims beats Apple's year-old M2. Did the company cherry-pick results and hide the compromises, or is this a genuine triumph?A couple of months ago, Intel came out with a "not.....»»
Who is the best Joker ever? We rank all the actors who have played Batman’s No. 1 enemy
The Joker remains one of the most iconic Batman villains in popular culture, and actors like Heath Ledger and Mark Hamill are among those who played him best......»»
Is it wishful thinking for Samsung to outpace Nvidia in AI server processors?
For the first time ever, Samsung Electronics recently has bluntly publicized that its own AI server processors will surpass Nvidia's, but industry observers said regarding its major customer as an enemy may be a fatal injury to the foundry business o.....»»
A new nondestructive method for assessing bioengineered artificial tissues
Engineering organs to replace damaged hearts or kidneys in the human body may seem like something out of a sci-fi movie, but the building blocks for this technology are already in place. In the burgeoning field of tissue engineering, live cells grow.....»»