DORA regulation’s nuts and bolts
The frequency, sophistication, and impact of cyber-attacks on financial institutions have been rising. Given the economic system’s interconnected nature, disruptions in one institution can have cascading effects on the broader financial market,.....»»
A single gene and a unique layer of regulation opens the door for novel plant-fungi interactions
Soil fungi known as ectomycorrhizae (ECM) can penetrate plant roots and provide water and nutrients to host plants in exchange for sugar. This symbiotic relationship benefits the plant, increasing its growth. To benefit from these fungi while protect.....»»
Peculiarities of the germline-restricted chromosome of songbirds
In multicellular organisms, all cells of an individual normally contain the same genetic information and cell differentiation is achieved through regulation of gene expression. There are exceptions, however, where, instead of silencing, certain seque.....»»
Organizations want stronger AI regulation amid growing concerns
AI professionals are still facing some very real challenges in democratizing data, much less AI (much less Generative AI), across their organizations, according to Dataiku. While the global survey of 400 respondents revealed broad enthusiasm and acti.....»»
China mulls mandatory "minor mode" on iPhone to curb youth Internet abuse
Apple, other smartphone makers, and app developers may have to introduce limits to how Chinese children can use devices like iPhone and the apps to run them, if a new proposed law is put into effect.Restricting content for kidsA draft regulation put.....»»
Today’s deals: $199 AirPods Pro 2, Echo Pop deals, $750 MacBook Air, Lenovo & Acer laptops, more
Wednesday’s top tech deals include some can’t-miss sales that our readers are going to go nuts for. Apple’s best-selling AirPods Pro 2 are down to … The post Today’s deals: $199 AirPods Pro 2, Echo Pop deals, $750 MacBoo.....»»
Viewpoint: Oil and gas sector"s low compliance with methane regulations jeopardizes Canada"s net-zero goals
Regulating greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions is an important part of Canada's strategy to achieve net-zero emissions by 2050. However, a newly published study by our team of researchers at St. Francis Xavier University illustrates why regulation is only.....»»
Study proposes refinement of models to project ecosystem services in montane forests
Tropical mountain ecosystems, including montane forests, are relatively little studied, yet they are home to significant biodiversity and provide important ecosystem services, such as water supply and participation in regulation of temperature and re.....»»
E-bike battery fires prompt call for better regulation
A charity says batteries for e-bikes should require third-party approval before being sold in the UK......»»
Major AI companies form group to research, keep control of AI
Skeptics say Anthropic, Google, Microsoft and OpenAI hope to avoid regulation. Enlarge / The four companies say they launched the Frontier Model Forum to ensure "the safe and responsible development of frontier AI models." (credi.....»»
AMG-1/SLRP-1 is required for spermatogenesis in C. elegans: Study
The mechanisms of RNA-binding proteins (RBPs)-mediated post-transcriptional regulation of pre-existing mRNAs, which is essential for spermatogenesis, remain poorly understood......»»
Another Western state says it won"t send wolves to Colorado, citing "enormous price" of managing the species
Another Western state has decided it will not provide wolves for Colorado's reintroduction efforts, citing federal regulation and disagreements about how wolves should be managed......»»
User replaceable smartphone batteries are now one step closer to reality
The European Council has recently agreed to a new regulation that would make it mandatory for manufacturers to create devices that have user replaceable batteries. Battery tech in our smartphones still isn’t quite where we want it to be.....»»
Study explores role of BraRGL1 in regulation of Brassica rapa bolting and flowering
In June 2023, Prof. Riyuan Chen's team of South China Agricultural University published a research article entitled "Role of BraRGL1 in regulation of Brassica rapa bolting and flowering" in Horticulture Research......»»
Promoting responsible AI: Balancing innovation and regulation
As AI technology advances, it is essential to remain mindful of familiar and emerging risks. Education is critical to fostering responsible AI innovation, as understanding the technology and its limitations raises standards and benefits everyone. In.....»»
Understanding the regulation of apicoplast gene expression in the malaria parasite
Gene expression within the apicoplast, an organelle in the malaria parasite Plasmodium falciparum, is regulated by melatonin (the circadian signaling hormone) in host blood and intrinsic parasite cues, via a factor called ApSigma, as identified by a.....»»
Sponges react to changes in their microbiome with extensive modifications in gene regulation: Study
For a number of years, mounting evidence has shown that the microbiome—the totality of all microorganisms that inhabit a living being—interacts with its host in various ways and can influence key life processes. Sponges, which rank among the olde.....»»
Fortanix introduces Confidential Data Search for encrypted data under regulation
Fortanix has released Fortanix Confidential Data Search, a solution that supports highly scalable searches in encrypted databases with sensitive data, without compromising data security or privacy regulations. Current solutions that enable secure sea.....»»
Researchers reveal how cells rewrite their fate
Researchers at the Centre for Genomic Regulation (CRG) in Barcelona and the Max Delbrück Center for Molecular Medicine in the Helmholtz Association in Berlin have revealed how cells accelerate changes to their identity, a process known as cell fate.....»»
A roadmap for gene regulation in plants
For the first time, researchers at the Department of Energy's Lawrence Berkeley National Laboratory (Berkeley Lab) have developed a genome-scale way to map the regulatory role of transcription factors, proteins that play a key role in gene expression.....»»
Scientists quantify regulation factors contributing to flux changes in the central metabolic pathway in yeast
Metabolic reaction flux change is the final result of interacting regulations by intracellular gene expression, transcriptional regulation, protein level, translation modification, and allosteric effect. However, the regulatory mechanism of metabolic.....»»