Endogenous ceramide phosphoethanolamine modulates circadian rhythm and longevity in Drosophila
The circadian clock entrains rhythmic patterns in behavioral and physiological processes to temporally coordinate systemic metabolism with the rising and setting of the sun. In previous investigation on human subjects, sphingomyelins (SMs) exhibited.....»»
Tesla sees bitcoin as important financial tool to access cash quickly
Tesla’s relationship with bitcoin is not a dalliance, according to the comments made by the company’s CFO and dubbed “master of coin” Zach Kirkhorn during an earnings call Monday. Instead, the company believes in the longevity.....»»
Longevity startup Longevica plans to launch supplements based on long-term research
A biotech company that has spent 11 years researching supplements to increase human longevity plans to launch its supplements later this year. Longevica says it has attracted a total of $13 million from investors, including Alexander Chikunov, a long.....»»
Slowing down can prevent premature burnout of "McDonaldized" companies and staff
Managers should consider taking a slower approach to leadership if they want to ensure improved company longevity and reduce the likelihood of staff burnout......»»
How the fly selects its reproductive male
Even a well-characterized genome, such as that of the Drosophila, the so-called fruit fly, still holds surprises. A team from the University of Geneva (UNIGE), Switzerland, in collaboration with Cornell University (USA) and the University of Groninge.....»»
Rivian amps up battery warranty, tops Tesla
With its eight-year/175,000-mile battery pack warranty, the electric-truck maker aims to take concerns about the longevity of its batteries out of the purchase equation......»»
Can viruses hijack their hosts" circadian rhythms?
Our lives are so often dictated by time—it seems like we are not the only ones......»»
Fruit fly egg takes an active hand in its own growth, highlighting parallels to mammals
A cast of so-called 'nurse cells' surrounds and supports the growing fruit fly egg during development, supplying the egg—or 'oocyte'—with all the nutrients and molecules it needs to thrive. Long viewed as passive in this process, the Drosophila e.....»»
Touch of gray: The Air Force can’t retire the Boeing 707
In this installment of SitRep, we look at the 707's longevity as a military workhorse. (video link) The Boeing B-52 Stratofortress may have a lock on the title for oldest active-duty US military aircraft. But it only has two years on the.....»»
The best rhythm games of all time
There's more to the rhythm game genre than just Rock Band and Guitar Hero. Here are some of our favorites......»»
First AI system for contactless monitoring of heart rhythm using smart speakers
Researchers have developed a new skill for a smart speaker that for the first time monitors both regular and irregular heartbeats without physical contact......»»
Disruption of lung biological clock in premature babies may raise later flu risk
Disruptions in the circadian rhythms in lung cells may explain why adults who survived premature birth are often more at risk of severe influenza infections, suggests a new study......»»
Plants set a "bedtime" alarm to ensure their survival, new study shows
Plants have a metabolic signal that adjusts their circadian clock in the evening to ensure they store enough energy to survive the night, a new study reveals......»»
Suppressor genes linked to less cancer and longer lifespan found in whales
A trio of researchers with ICAEV, Universidad Austral de Chile, and the University of Liverpool, respectively, have found suppressor genes linked to longevity and less cancer in two species of whales. In their paper published in the journal Proceedin.....»»
How a longevity gene protects brain stem cells from stress
A gene linked to unusually long lifespans in humans protects brain stem cells from the harmful effects of stress, according to a new study......»»
Gut microbiome implicated in healthy aging and longevity
The gut microbiome is an integral component of the body, but its importance in the human aging process is unclear. Researchers have identified distinct signatures in the gut microbiome that are associated with either healthy or unhealthy aging trajec.....»»
Researchers find a novel connection between cell metabolism and cell division
The processes in living beings follow a finely orchestrated choreography down to the molecular level. Rhythmic processes are found everywhere in biology, for example, the 24-hour circadian cycle, a kind of 'internal clock,' plays an important role in.....»»
Tuning the circadian clock, boosting rhythms may be key to future treatments and medicines
Subconsciously, our bodies keep time for us through an ancient means - the circadian clock. A new article reviews how the clock controls various aspects of homeostasis, and how organs coordinate their function over the course of a day......»»
Invasive flies prefer untouched territory when laying eggs
A recent study finds that the invasive spotted wing drosophila (Drosophila suzukii) prefers to lay its eggs in places that no other spotted wing flies have visited. The finding raises questions about how the flies can tell whether a piece of fruit is.....»»
Dr. Squiggles: An AI Rhythm Robot
Build a smart octopus drumbot that listens, learns, and plays along with you Read more on MAKE The post Dr. Squiggles: An AI Rhythm Robot appeared first on Make: DIY Projects and Ideas for Makers......»»
Genes that dance to the circadian rhythm
Scientists at EPFL have made breakthrough discoveries on the circadian clock and how it affects gene expression. Some of the findings suggest a biological underpinning for different behaviors in people, such as morning people, nappers, evening people.....»»