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Decoding the cell signals between young proteins and their "chaperones"

Of the 25,000 different proteins in the human body, insulin, antibodies, and collagen are among the few that perform their biological jobs by literally folding into 3D shapes......»»

Category: topSource:  physorgDec 5th, 2022

A protein that enables smell in ants—and stops cell death

While smell plays a considerable role in the social interactions of humans—for instance, signaling fear or generating closeness—for ants, it is vitally important. Researchers from New York University and the University of Florida found that a key.....»»

Category: topSource:  pcmagRelated NewsJun 7th, 2024

Engineered nanocomplexes achieve systemic gene silencing in crops

Gene silencing in plants has faced significant challenges, primarily due to the difficulty of transporting RNA molecules across plant cell membranes and achieving systemic effects. Traditional genetic engineering methods are time-consuming and often.....»»

Category: topSource:  theglobeandmailRelated NewsJun 7th, 2024

Basic income can double global GDP while reducing carbon emissions, analysis suggests

Giving a regular cash payment to the entire world population has the potential to increase global gross domestic product (GDP) by 130%, according to a new analysis published June 7 in the journal Cell Reports Sustainability. Researchers suggest that.....»»

Category: topSource:  physorgRelated NewsJun 7th, 2024

Study sheds light on how conflicting processes occur within a single cell

Most organisms on this planet rely on the circadian clock to function properly. New research published in Nature Communications from the Pakrasi Lab investigates the function of the clock in unicellular nitrogen fixing cyanobacteria—microbes that e.....»»

Category: topSource:  physorgRelated NewsJun 7th, 2024

For Toyota"s big hydrogen ambitions, the Mirai is only the beginning

Although a poor seller, Toyota's Mirai is the launch point for a much broader array of hydrogen fuel cell products......»»

Category: topSource:  autonewsRelated NewsJun 7th, 2024

New insights into how cyanobacterial proteins cycle carbon in changing conditions

The products of photosynthesis are easy to point out. Plants, algae and cyanobacteria create the air we breathe and the fuel for food webs as they turn carbon dioxide and water into oxygen and sugars. How photosynthesis works, though, is much harder.....»»

Category: topSource:  physorgRelated NewsJun 7th, 2024

Young adults say steady support from caring adults made difference in transitioning from child welfare system

Young people who have exited foster care generally fare better—in work, school and relationships—if they get consistent support from adults who care about them during their teen years......»»

Category: topSource:  physorgRelated NewsJun 6th, 2024

Scientists discover new role of cell cycle in cilia formation

The awe-inspiring process of cell division can turn a fertilized egg into a baby—or a cancerous cell into a malignant tumor. With so much at stake, nature keeps it tightly controlled in a process called the cell cycle that scientists thought they t.....»»

Category: topSource:  physorgRelated NewsJun 6th, 2024

The first example of cellular origami discovered in protist

Combining a deep curiosity and "recreational biology," Stanford researchers have discovered how a simple cell produces remarkably complex behavior, all without a nervous system. It's origami, they say......»»

Category: topSource:  physorgRelated NewsJun 6th, 2024

JWST discovers large variety of carbon-rich gases that serve as ingredients for future planets around very low-mass star

Planets form in disks of gas and dust, orbiting young stars. The MIRI Mid-INfrared Disk Survey (MINDS), led by Thomas Henning from the Max Planck Institute for Astronomy (MPIA) in Heidelberg, Germany, aims to establish a representative disk sample. B.....»»

Category: topSource:  physorgRelated NewsJun 6th, 2024

A novel spray device helps researchers capture fast-moving cell processes

Cells are the basic units of life—but many of their fundamental processes happen so fast and at such small length scales that current scientific tools and methods can't keep up, preventing us from developing a deeper understanding......»»

Category: topSource:  physorgRelated NewsJun 6th, 2024

How do you know where a fish goes? Scientists address gaps in marine animal tracking data

When scientists want to study the long-distance movement of marine animals, they will instrument them with a small device called an acoustic transmitter—or tag—which emits unique signals or "pings." These signals are picked up by receivers anchor.....»»

Category: topSource:  physorgRelated NewsJun 6th, 2024

Igniting Innovation: The China-US Young Maker Competition Empowering Tomorrow’s Innovators

In today’s rapidly evolving world, innovation isn’t just a buzzword – it’s the driving force behind progress and change. The China-US Young Maker Competition embodies this spirit of innovation, providing a platform for makers to.....»»

Category: gadgetSource:  makezineonlineRelated NewsJun 6th, 2024

How a protein component of nuclear pore complexes regulates development of blood cells, contributes to myeloid disorders

Nuclear pore complexes (NPCs) are channels composed of multiple proteins that ferry molecules in and out of the nucleus, regulating many critical cellular functions, such as gene expression, chromatin organization and RNA processes that influence cel.....»»

Category: topSource:  physorgRelated NewsJun 6th, 2024

Study links nanoparticles to altered blood vessel formation in embryos

Human life begins with a single egg cell that grows into a human being with trillions of cells. To ensure that the highly complex development of tissues and organs is as protected as possible, the placental barrier keeps pathogens and foreign substan.....»»

Category: topSource:  physorgRelated NewsJun 6th, 2024

Q&A: Studies reveal gut"s true stem cells, challenging previous assumptions

Two independent studies by Columbia scientists suggest that research into the gut's stem cells over the past 15 years has been marred by a case of mistaken identity: Scientists have been studying the wrong cell......»»

Category: topSource:  physorgRelated NewsJun 6th, 2024

How milk proteins interact with caffeine in espresso

The swirl of milk and espresso—a small storm in your mug—doesn't impact the dynamics of the milk proteins, according to research published in ACS Food Science & Technology......»»

Category: topSource:  physorgRelated NewsJun 6th, 2024

Mystery object waits nearly an hour between radio bursts

Unlike earlier object, the new source's pulses of radio waves are erratic. Enlarge / A slowly rotating neutron star is still our best guess as to the source of the mystery signals. (credit: Nazarii Neshcherenskyi) Roughl.....»»

Category: topSource:  arstechnicaRelated NewsJun 6th, 2024

Study shows justice facility dogs benefit well-being for children facing court

A new Edith Cowan University (ECU) study has revealed that having a four-legged friend at Children's Court significantly reduces stress and anxiety for young victims, witnesses, and their caregivers......»»

Category: topSource:  physorgRelated NewsJun 5th, 2024

Apple’s 13-inch 1TB M2 iPad Air $80 off, M2 MacBook Air $829, first deal on Satechi’s new Thunderbolt 4 dock, more

Your mid-week collection of Mac, iPad, and Apple accessory deals are now ready to go with some solid price drops and new lows on the 13-inch 1TB M2 iPad Air as well as other configurations (including cell models) starting from $569. From there we mov.....»»

Category: topSource:  theglobeandmailRelated NewsJun 5th, 2024