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Crispr gene editing shown to permanently lower high cholesterol

Folks with hereditary high cholesterol would be able avoid lifelong medication. Enlarge / Histological section of an artery suffering from atherosclerosis (credit: James Cavallini/Getty Images) In a small initial test in.....»»

Category: topSource:  arstechnicaNov 15th, 2023

Researchers clone "half-tendrilless" gene locus in pea mutant afila

Pea is the fourth largest edible legume crop in the world and is widely cultivated throughout the world. Several classical leaf mutants have been identified in peas, including unifoliata (uni), afila (af), tendril-less (tl), cocholeata (coch), stipul.....»»

Category: topSource:  physorgRelated NewsMay 13th, 2024

An "unusually high number" of emaciated California brown pelicans are turning up on shore

Large numbers of California brown pelicans are turning up on shore with signs of malnutrition, prompting a California Department of Fish and Wildlife investigation......»»

Category: topSource:  physorgRelated NewsMay 13th, 2024

The best apps to turn any iPad into a powerful audio editor

Today's iPads are capable enough to be used as full Digital Audio Workstations, but there's also a range of audio editing apps for every need — and budget. Here are your best choices.Logic Pro on an iPadOne thing that iPads are unexpectedly poor at.....»»

Category: appleSource:  appleinsiderRelated NewsMay 13th, 2024

Forget aerobars: Ars tries out an entire aerobike

Taking to the road in a modern, high-speed version of a 40-year-old dream. Enlarge / The Velomobile Bülk, with its hood in place. Note the hood has an anti-fog covering on the visor (which is flipped up). The two bumps near the.....»»

Category: topSource:  arstechnicaRelated NewsMay 12th, 2024

Week in review: Veeam fixes RCE flaw in backup management platform, Patch Tuesday forecast

Here’s an overview of some of last week’s most interesting news, articles, interviews and videos: Veeam fixes RCE flaw in backup management platform (CVE-2024-29212) Veeam has patched a high-severity vulnerability (CVE-2024-29212) in Veeam Servic.....»»

Category: securitySource:  netsecurityRelated NewsMay 12th, 2024

What will high vehicle prices and interest rates mean for the auto finance market in 2024?

Automotive News asked five auto finance experts to share their thoughts on these challenges and what affordability constraints might mean for the months ahead......»»

Category: topSource:  autonewsRelated NewsMay 11th, 2024

More children gain hearing as gene therapy for profound deafness advances

The therapy treats a rare type of deafness, but experts hope it's a "jumping point." Enlarge / Opal Sandy (center), who was born completely deaf because of a rare genetic condition, can now hear unaided for the first time after r.....»»

Category: topSource:  arstechnicaRelated NewsMay 11th, 2024

Google patches its fifth zero-day vulnerability of the year in Chrome

Exploit code for critical "use-after-free" bug is circulating in the wild. Enlarge (credit: Getty Images) Google has updated its Chrome browser to patch a high-severity zero-day vulnerability that allows attackers to exe.....»»

Category: topSource:  informationweekRelated NewsMay 10th, 2024

NHTSA probes 200,000 Ford Super Duty trucks for risk of fire

NHTSA said it received 27 complaints alleging diesel fuel leaks due to a "fracture in the secondary fuel filter housing." The proximity of the secondary fuel filter to high heat sources could result in fire, NHTSA said......»»

Category: topSource:  autonewsRelated NewsMay 10th, 2024

China"s vehicle exports hit record high in April as domestic sales fall

Facing trade threats in Europe, Chinese automakers have been actively exploring South America, Australia and ASEAN markets for exports......»»

Category: topSource:  autonewsRelated NewsMay 10th, 2024

Team develops efficient host-vector system for a model archaeon by solving CRISPR-based host-plasmid conflict

A research group has constructed versatile genetic tools for Saccharolobus islandicus REY15A, one of the very few archaeal models for archaea biology and CRISPR biology research......»»

Category: topSource:  theglobeandmailRelated NewsMay 10th, 2024

Rolling with the punches: How mantis shrimp defend against high-speed strikes

Mantis shrimp are small creatures known for their superlatives. Their eyes have 12 to 16 different color receptors versus our own three, and can detect the polarization of light. Their punches are famously fast, accelerating on par with a 22-caliber.....»»

Category: topSource:  pcmagRelated NewsMay 10th, 2024

M4 iPad Pro vs M2 iPad Air: Is it worth the extra money?

The 2024 iPad Pro levels up performance as the first Apple device with the M4 chip. And the new mid-tier Apple tablet is the M2 iPad Air which comes in two sizes for the first time. So what is all different between these 2024 iPads and is the high-.....»»

Category: topSource:  marketingvoxRelated NewsMay 9th, 2024

High status leads to increased happiness—sometimes

Is it worth the effort to seek high status in a group or setting for which a person has no real passion? New Cornell research suggests the answer is "no.".....»»

Category: topSource:  pcmagRelated NewsMay 9th, 2024

Study finds not all failures lead to learning

Do people learn from their failures? In a new study, researchers have examined the high-stakes field of cardiothoracic surgery to assess the relationship between individuals' experiences with failures and the learning outcomes associated with them. T.....»»

Category: topSource:  pcmagRelated NewsMay 9th, 2024

Security flaws in BIG-IP system could have put entire networks at risk

F5 released mitigations and a patch for two high-risk flaws......»»

Category: topSource:  pcmagRelated NewsMay 9th, 2024

Max, Disney+, Hulu ad-free bundle coming amid high streaming cancellation rates

Price TBD as Max is reportedly planning a price hike. Enlarge / Streaming services are assembling... into a bundled package. (credit: Marvel Entertainment/YouTube) Sometime this summer, US customers will be able to buy.....»»

Category: topSource:  arstechnicaRelated NewsMay 9th, 2024

Researchers harness blurred light to 3D-print high-quality optical components

Canadian researchers have developed a new 3D printing method called blurred tomography that can rapidly produce microlenses with commercial-level optical quality. The new method may make it easier and faster to design and fabricate a variety of optic.....»»

Category: topSource:  theglobeandmailRelated NewsMay 9th, 2024

Research presents 2D dipole orientation method for mapping cells

Due to the high transparency of cells, it is very difficult to observe the organelles within them. Biologists can label specific organelles for observation through fluorescence staining. This is somewhat analogous to being in an environment without l.....»»

Category: topSource:  theglobeandmailRelated NewsMay 9th, 2024

How aging clocks tick: New study points to stochastic changes in cells

Aging clocks can measure the biological age of humans with high precision. Biological age can be influenced by environmental factors such as smoking or diet, thus deviating from chronological age that is calculated using the date of birth. The precis.....»»

Category: topSource:  theglobeandmailRelated NewsMay 9th, 2024