Darwin"s short-beak enigma solved: Mutation in the ROR2 gene is linked to beak length in domestic pigeons
Charles Darwin was obsessed with domestic pigeons. He thought they held the secrets of selection in their beaks. Free from the bonds of natural selection, the 350-plus breeds of domestic pigeons have beaks of all shapes and sizes within a single spec.....»»
Researchers uncover key insights into cholesterol"s structure in cell membranes
A new study by Rice University researchers led by Jason Hafner could open new pathways for understanding how cholesterol influences cell membranes and their receptors, paving the way for future research on diseases linked to membrane organization. Th.....»»
Compact "gene scissors" enable effective genome editing, may offer future treatment of high cholesterol gene defect
CRISPR-Cas is used broadly in research and medicine to edit, insert, delete or regulate genes in organisms. TnpB is an ancestor of this well-known "gene scissors" but is much smaller and thus easier to transport into cells......»»
Google Pixel 9 Pro Fold review: I love it, and think you will too
The Google Pixel 9 Pro Fold has won my heart after just a few short weeks with it, and in my in-depth review, I'm going to explain why you'll love it too......»»
Evidence tells us voters might be convinced to accept short-term pain for long-term gain—but it will be a hard sell
In the build-up to his government's first budget, Prime Minister Keir Starmer has been setting expectations low. It will be "painful," he has warned, and a "difficult trade-off" will have to be made because of the economic inheritance left by the las.....»»
A new genetic analysis of animals in the Wuhan market in 2019 may help find COVID-19"s origin
Scientists searching for the origins of COVID-19 have zeroed in on a short list of animals that possibly helped spread it to people, an effort they hope could allow them to trace the outbreak back to its source......»»
Even the heaviest particles experience the usual quantum weirdness, new experiment shows
One of the most surprising predictions of physics is entanglement, a phenomenon where objects can be some distance apart but still linked together. The best-known examples of entanglement involve tiny chunks of light (photons), and low energies......»»
Viking Therapeutics, Inc. (VKTX): Biotech Breakthrough or Short Sellers’ Target?
Viking Therapeutics, Inc. (VKTX): Biotech Breakthrough or Short Sellers’ Target?.....»»
Woman whose company was linked to exploding pagers in Lebanon has received threats, her mother says
Woman whose company was linked to exploding pagers in Lebanon has received threats, her mother says.....»»
Stephen Hawking"s black hole radiation paradox could finally be solved — if black holes aren"t what they seem
Stephen Hawking"s black hole radiation paradox could finally be solved — if black holes aren"t what they seem.....»»
Study shows cholesterol enhances exosome-mediated RNA drug delivery
RNA interference (RNAi) technology has gradually become a cutting-edge technology for treating diseases such as genetic disorders and cancer due to its huge potential in gene expression regulation. However, the efficient delivery and safety of short.....»»
Study shows organonitrates in atmospheric particles vary with altitude
While atmospheric particles directly affect climate (e.g., cloud formation), sampling atmospheric particles aloft is practically challenging. Therefore, a full understanding of how particle composition is linked to environmental function remains limi.....»»
Deforestation in the Amazon is driven more by domestic demand than by the export market, finds study
Brazilian Legal Amazonia (BLA)—which comprises the entirety of the Amazon Basin located in Brazil and vast adjacent swathes of the Cerrado, spanning nine states—is more than 5 million square kilometers (km2) in area and corresponds to almost 60%.....»»
Team develops gene editing strategy for macroalgae Neopyropia
Neopyropia is an important economic macroalga and is one of the main macroalgae cultivation species in China, Japan, South Korea and other countries. As a critical juncture in the evolution of photosynthetic organisms, red algae to which Neopyropia b.....»»
14 Darwin Award Winners Whose Days Are Numbered (If They’re Not Already Over)
14 Darwin Award Winners Whose Days Are Numbered (If They’re Not Already Over).....»»
New testing system uses Janus particles to rapidly and accurately detect COVID-19
The importance of testing for diseases was thrust into the limelight during the COVID-19 pandemic. Many of us have undergone a PCR (Polymerase Chain Reaction) or ELISA (Enzyme-Linked Immunosorbent Assay) test within the past four years......»»
Gene-based model predicts when Japan"s cherry buds awake from dormancy
Japan in spring is famous for its cherry blossoms, or sakura, which begin flowering in the southern region of Kyushu and blaze upwards to the remote north of Hokkaido. The most abundant cherry tree cultivar, Somei Yoshino, is the iconic symbol of spr.....»»
DJI explains everything about its new Neo drone in 71 seconds
DJI recently launched the tiny Neo drone, and now it's dropped a short video packed with key information about it......»»
YouTube can now generate a 6-second video Short using AI
Google announced the feature as just one of a slew of new AI-enhanced tools coming to YouTube Studio......»»
Amazon “tricks” customers into buying Fire TVs with false sales prices: Lawsuit
Lawsuit claims list prices only available for "extremely short period" sometimes. Enlarge / A promotional image for Amazon's 4-Series Fire TVs. (credit: Amazon) A lawsuit is seeking to penalize Amazon for allegedly prov.....»»
India coal expansion risks massive methane growth: Report
India's plans to expand coal mining could double emissions of the potent greenhouse gas methane from its domestic coal sector by 2029, threatening its climate goals, a report warned Thursday......»»