Experimental compound counters diabetic complications
An experimental compound reduced complications of type 1 and type 2 diabetes in mice -- not by lowering blood sugar -- but by countering its consequences, a new study finds......»»
Transcom, backed by Norwegian SWF, expects double-digit revenue growth in 2023
Transcom, a Taiwan-based IDM specializing in microwave semiconductor components and sub-system products, is seeing a steady growth momentum for 2023. As Taiwan's only IDM focusing on compound semiconductors, Transcom has been riding on Taiwan's recen.....»»
Transcom posts 65% revenue surge in April
Niche-market compound semiconductor IDM Transcom has reported April revenue climbed 65.7% sequentially to NT$145 million (US$4.73 million)......»»
Time-resolved crystallography for the masses
Scientists from four research institutes in the Science City Hamburg Bahrenfeld have joined forces to develop a ground-breaking experimental setup. Their new Spitrobot greatly simplifies observing changes in proteins as they carry out their functions.....»»
Study shows having a criminal record does not mean a person is intrinsically immoral
Assuming that people with a criminal record are inherently more inclined to break the rules is wrong, according to a paper published in the Journal of Experimental Criminology by Joachim Vosgerau (Bocconi) and Sarah Kuehn (Slippery Rock University of.....»»
Defuse anger in the workplace with humor, expert says
Whether it is pressing deadlines, overwork, or employees feeling they are not being supported, anger in a work environment can be unavoidable. Over time, the anger and frustration can compound, causing anger to spread through the entire team or organ.....»»
Exploring how the hallucinogenic substance in psilocybin mushrooms works on the molecular level
Psilocybin is a hallucinogenic compound found in about 200 mushroom species, including the liberty cap (Psilocybe semilanceata). For millennia, our ancestors have known and used this substance, and in recent years, it has received renewed interest fr.....»»
Scientists map the distribution of carnitine in muscle cells
Researchers from Tokyo Metropolitan University have developed a way of mapping the distribution of carnitine in skeletal muscle cells. Carnitine is a compound that helps transport fatty acids and reduce metabolic byproducts. They discovered that slow.....»»
Inside the Secretive Life-Extension Clinic
Longevity evangelists are injecting people with experimental gene therapies. There are no guarantees—and no refunds......»»
Developing multiple concentration gradients for single cell–level drug screening
The potential to isolate and regulate the biodynamics of single cells is significant in drug design and screening. However, pre-existing experimental reports in single-cell drug screening must yet provide multiple-dose gradient studies, to accurately.....»»
Medtronic gets FDA approval for new iPhone & Apple Watch connected diabetic therapy system
Medtronic has announced that its long-awaited 780G diabetic therapy system has gained FDA approval which includes support for iPhone and Apple Watch monitoring.The new Medtronic 780G systemThe Medtronic 780G system encompasses the insulin therapy pum.....»»
Readdle launches overhauled Calendars app for Apple Watch with new UI, 6 watch faces, more
Readdle is out with a major update for its Calendars app on Apple Watch. The release comes with what the company calls an “intuitive and functional” new UI, half a dozen watch faces optimized with its Calendars app complications, a tasks list vi.....»»
Scientists create potent "degrader" of cancer-driving protein
Scientists at The Institute of Cancer Research, London, have created a compound that destroys a protein involved in driving cancers, including B-cell lymphoma......»»
Scientists develop Earth system models with clouds and ocean submesoscale eddies
It has long been a dream for Earth scientists to have a numerical model that can better represent compound multiple-scale processes in the real-world Earth system. Apart from requiring deep understanding on physics of geo-fluid motions, developing su.....»»
Aerial root mucilage fixes atmospheric nitrogen to support plant growth
Plant-associated microbes play an important role in host nutrient utilization, stress tolerance, plant health, and adaptation. Identifying the key mucilage compound and friendly microbe, as well as their protective association with diazotrophic micro.....»»
Oyster Mushroom Venom Kills Roundworms--So the Mushrooms Can Feast
A volatile compound makes nematodes food for oyster mushrooms.....»»
New breeding program produces purple tomatoes with high anthocyanin content
In 2011 Jim Myers did something no one had done before. The Oregon State University vegetable breeder released the first purple tomato containing the same healthy compound found in blueberries......»»
From textbook to telescope: Campus observatory adds shine to astrophysics courses
A low-cost, high-value observatory with a passing resemblance to a garden shed has been set up in the grounds of the University of Bath. The observatory is proving to be a game-changing experimental tool for undergraduates studying events in space, s.....»»
Chinese attempt to "leapfrog" in SiC/GaN not unchallenged
At the 2023 Optics Valley of China JFS Forum and Compound Semiconductor Industry Development Conference, Wu Lin, the President of China Advanced Semiconductor Industry Innovation Alliance, shared her observations on the current status of China's comp.....»»
III-V semiconductor suppliers & IC inspection labs poised to embrace LEO satellite business
With its importance significantly highlighted during the Russia-Ukraine war, low-earth orbit (LEO) satellite communications will usher in enormous business opportunities for III-V compound semiconductors suppliers, space electronic components analysi.....»»
Senegal harvests first experimental homegrown wheat
With the whir of a mower, under a clear blue sky, Senegalese researchers have begun harvesting a crop of experimental homegrown wheat, the latest step in a years-long effort to reduce reliance on imports......»»