Cell atlas of tropical disease parasite may hold key to new treatments
The first cell atlas of an important life stage of Schistosoma mansoni, a parasitic worm that poses a risk to hundreds of millions of people each year, has been developed by researchers at the Wellcome Sanger Institute and their collaborators......»»
Deals: 16GB 15-inch MacBook Air $1,349, new 25W Apple MagSafe charger, Apple Watch Series 10 Cell new lows, more
Your Monday edition of the 9to5Toys Lunch Break is now ready to go with deals on Apple Watch Series 10, Apple Watch Ultra 2, M3 MacBook Air, and much more. First up, we have the most affordable 15-inch M3 MacBook Air with 16GB of RAM down at $1,349 f.....»»
CubeSats, the tiniest of satellites, are changing the way we explore the solar system
Most CubeSats weigh less than a bowling ball, and some are small enough to hold in your hand. But the impact these instruments are having on space exploration is gigantic. CubeSats—miniature, agile and cheap satellites—are revolutionizing how sci.....»»
Comet A3: How and when to see Tsuchinshan-ATLAS
Stargazers will have the chance to spot what could be the most impressive comet of the year over the coming weeks......»»
These five Apple products will likely be discontinued next month
Apple is expected to hold their next keynote in October, with a focus on the iPad and Mac. However, the introduction of new products also means saying goodbye to older ones. These are some Apple products you probably won’t be able to buy from the A.....»»
Tropical Storm Helene forces power outages at dealerships in Southeast; Ganley store could lose hundreds of Kias
Helene moved farther inland Sept. 27 and forced dealerships to close. Deaths, flooding and power outages were reported. A dealership near Tampa says some 700 vehicles were flooded......»»
How to spot the ‘comet of the century’ next month
Comet Tsuchinshan-Atlas is passing by the sun and will soon pass by Earth, and could be a spectacularly bright object by mid-October......»»
Study: Cats in little crocheted hats shed light on feline chronic pain
The custom-made caps hold electrodes in place and reduce motion artifacts during EEGs. Enlarge / “When you spend more time putting electrodes back on than you do actually recording the EEGs, you get creative." (credit: Alienor.....»»
VXS-1 Squadron continues the mission, tracking potential tropical cyclone
U.S. Naval Research Laboratory (NRL) Scientific Development Squadron ONE (VXS) 1 takes to the skies to deploy observational buoys in front of Hurricane Helene's projected path on Tuesday, Sept. 24 providing real-time forecasts to the National Oceanog.....»»
Apple patent describes using AirPods to detect heart disease, likely next year
9to5Mac recently discovered evidence in iOS 18 that Apple is testing using future AirPods models to measure heartbeat, with our sources indicating that the feature will be implemented in both AirPods Pro 3 and the next generation of Powerbeats Pro......»»
How a protein keeps gene clusters quiet in the cell nucleolus
In a discovery that sheds light on the complex mechanisms of gene regulation, scientists at EPFL have uncovered a critical role for the protein ZNF274 in keeping certain gene clusters turned off by anchoring them to the cell nucleolus. The study is p.....»»
How iron and metabolic constraints can aid gene discovery for photosynthesis and biofuel production
The single-cell green alga Chromochloris zofingiensis is an emerging model organism for photosynthesis and metabolism research. Previous research has shown that with the addition of glucose, Chromochloris zofingiensis shuts off photosynthesis, rerout.....»»
Elucidating the mechanism of cell division during plant self-healing
When the stem of a plant is injured, the surrounding cells proliferate to repair and fuse the damaged tissue, eventually restoring function. This self-healing property is utilized in grafting techniques to propagate fruit and vegetable plants......»»
Scientists identify structural basis of stitched-together protein complexes that recycle most proteins in cells
Scientists at Sanford Burnham Prebys have developed a clearer picture of how crucial machinery in the human cell's recycling process for obsolete and misshapen proteins—known as proteasomes—are formed......»»
New hazard maps may predict rust disease in loblolly pine trees
New models developed by University of Georgia researchers may help guide the fight against rust disease, according to a new study. The paper is published in the journal Forest Ecology and Management......»»
Shedding light on a decades-old protein sorting mystery
Christian de Caestecker, a Ph.D. student in the lab of Ian Macara, Louise B. McGavock Professor and chair of the Department of Cell and Developmental Biology, has proposed and validated a mechanism that addresses a decades-old mystery surrounding epi.....»»
"Extinct" snails found breeding in French Polynesia following a successful reintroduction project
A species of tropical tree snail is no longer extinct in the wild following a successful reintroduction project......»»
AI trained on evolution"s playbook develops proteins that spur drug and scientific discovery
A new artificial intelligence model developed by researchers at The University of Texas at Austin paves the way for more effective and less toxic treatments and new preventive strategies in medicine. The AI model informs the design of protein-based t.....»»
Identifying the top hazardous polluters in the path of Tropical Storm Helene
Recent projections show that Tropical Storm Helene, the latest storm brewing in the Gulf of Mexico, is heading for Florida and tracking toward the state's panhandle. An interactive map developed by Rice University's Center for Coastal Futures and Ada.....»»
Bacterial "flipping" allows genes to assume different forms
Imagine being one cartwheel away from changing your appearance. One flip, and your brunette locks are platinum blond. That's not too far from what happens in some prokaryotes, or single-cell organisms, such as bacteria, that undergo something called.....»»
GM, Piston plot hydrogen fuel cell factory in Detroit
GM and Piston Automotive are plotting a hydrogen fuel cell factory in Detroit, GM's first standalone plant for fuel cell production......»»