Chemokine receptor CX3CR1 structures uncover mechanism of cholesterol regulation in activation
Chemokine receptors regulate the migration of immune cells and are involved in inflammation, tumor construction and pathogen infection. Chemokines are divided into four subfamilies according to the number and distribution of conserved cysteines at th.....»»
Making "atomic lasagna": New method transforms 3D materials into stable layered thin films with promising properties
A research team discovered a method to transform materials with three-dimensional atomic structures into nearly two-dimensional structures—a promising advancement in controlling their properties for chemical, quantum, and semiconducting application.....»»
Apple is well on its way to making iPhones theft-proof
Apple’s latest theft-prevention measure went live for beta testers yesterday: Activation Lock for iPhone components. The move is likely to generate some controversy, as it introduces another barrier to DIY repairs using parts harvested from brok.....»»
Apple brings Activation Lock to iPhone parts with iOS 18
Earlier this year, Apple announced some changes to its repair policies. Overall, the company has made it easier for users to repair their iPhone with genuine used parts. However, at the same time, Apple also announced that it would bring Activation L.....»»
Dual-feedback mechanism can enhance anti-oxidation coatings in fiber composites
Fiber-reinforced ceramic matrix composites (CMCs) have been the primary choice for radome materials in hypersonic vehicles due to their high toughness, strength, and other advantageous properties. However, oxidation by oxygen in the atmospheric envir.....»»
Researchers aim to control gene expression by studying the memories of cells
Communication between cells is now believed to activate a memory mechanism that sustains gene expression, a finding based on the work of Dr. Gregory Reeves......»»
Discovery about ice layer formation in ice sheets can improve sea level rise predictions
A newly discovered mechanism for the flow and freezing of ice sheet meltwater could improve estimates of sea level rise around the globe......»»
Dru Investigate simplifies cyber investigations and helps users uncover data threats
Druva launched Dru Investigate, a gen AI-powered tool that guides data security investigations using a natural language interface. With Dru Investigate, users across IT, security, legal, and privacy teams can swiftly identify and mitigate data risks,.....»»
Elucidating the mechanism underlying de novo membrane formation during gametogenesis
Researchers at University of Tsukuba have meticulously examined the gametogenesis of budding yeast, a process involving meiosis and spore formation, using live imaging techniques. Their findings reveal that during sporulation, the endoplasmic reticul.....»»
Study reviews ginsenoside biosynthesis and regulation in Panax notoginseng
Panax notoginseng, a perennial herb central to traditional Chinese medicine, is celebrated for its health benefits, such as promoting blood circulation and reducing inflammation. Its key components, ginsenosides, are associated with various pharmacol.....»»
The olive tree"s blueprint: Key insights into high-quality oil production
A pivotal study has decoded the genetic basis of olive oil production, revealing a key regulatory mechanism that shapes oil biosynthesis. By mapping the olive tree's genome and metabolic pathways, researchers have identified how MYC2, a critical tran.....»»
Researchers uncover new infection-fighting molecules through "molecular de-extinction"
A new study led by Cesar de la Fuente, Ph.D., Presidential Assistant Professor of Psychiatry, Microbiology, Chemistry, Chemical and Biomolecular Engineering, and Bioengineering at the University of Pennsylvania, has uncovered sequences for infection-.....»»
Surprising hormone-related gene activity discovered in the early larval stage of the Malabar grouper
Researchers at the Okinawa Institute of Science and Technology (OIST)'s Marine Climate Change Unit and Marine Eco-Evo-Devo Unit have highlighted patterns of gene activation during Malabar grouper larval development, revealing an unusual early peak of.....»»
Ketch helps media brands enable privacy-safe data activation
Ketch launched its product suite for digital media brands. The digital media industry faces increasing challenges. Intense FTC scrutiny on targeted advertising, growing pressure to deliver precise, permissioned targeting, and the existential threat o.....»»
Social media interviews uncover New Yorkers" frustrations with high energy costs and reliability
Researchers at Columbia University Mailman School of Public Health are using a novel interview method to assess New Yorkers' perceptions and feelings related to their difficulties paying for and controlling heating and cooling in their homes. Inspire.....»»
Researchers reveal performance boost mechanism in single-atom catalyst for oxygen evolution reaction
Hydrogen energy, with its green, low-carbon and high-calorific-value properties, is emerging as the new key to solving the energy crisis. Electrochemically, water splitting has garnered much attention as a promising hydrogen production technique. How.....»»
Researchers examine protein arrangement in cell membrane that triggers programmed cell death
How can molecular structures be analyzed when the resolution of the techniques available is not sufficient? Researchers from the fields of physics, chemistry and medicine at Heinrich Heine University Düsseldorf (HHU) have combined and further develo.....»»
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.....»»
Banned in Brazil: The world is moving toward greater regulation of social media, experts say
Brazil's recent ban of X may seem antithetical to Americans' notion of the First Amendment and the idea of the internet as a "marketplace of ideas" where the good ultimately overshadows the bad and the ugly......»»
Hijacking the command center of the cell: Nuclear parasites in deep-sea mussels
Most animals live in intimate relationships with bacteria. Some of these bacteria live inside the cells of their hosts, but only very few are able to live inside cell organelles (structures inside the cell, like organs in the body). One group of bact.....»»
New method captures the stochastic dynamics in coherent X-ray imaging at the nanoscale
Coherent X-ray imaging has emerged as a powerful tool for studying both nanoscale structures and dynamics in condensed matter and biological systems. The nanometric resolution together with chemical sensitivity and spectral information render X-ray i.....»»