Exploring cadmium-induced alterations in the expression profile of microRNAs
Cadmium (Cd), a toxic heavy metal, has been identified as a significant environmental pollutant due to its widespread industrial use and persistence in the environment. Chronic exposure to Cd poses a considerable threat to human health, as it accumul.....»»
From supersolid to microemulsion: Exploring spin-orbit coupled Bose-Einstein condensates
In a new study, researchers from the University of California, Santa Barbara, (UCSB) have reported the discovery of a spin microemulsion in two-dimensional systems of spinor Bose-Einstein condensates, shedding light on a novel phase transition marked.....»»
Exploring the global shift towards AI-specific legislation
In this Help Net Security interview, Sarah Pearce, Partner at Hunton Andrews Kurth, offers insights into the evolving landscape of AI legislation and its global impact. Pearce explores key principles, public participation, the future of AI laws in a.....»»
WhatsApp’s alternate profile gives users an extra layer of privacy
WhatsApp seems to be testing a new feature that allows users to display an alternate profile to other users. The post WhatsApp’s alternate profile gives users an extra layer of privacy appeared first on Phandroid. Whenever someone adds y.....»»
Despite spooky Consumer Reports’ testing, metals in chocolates aren’t scary
Chocolate is just not a big source of either lead or cadmium in diets. Enlarge (credit: Aurich Lawson | Getty Images) With Halloween bounties now collected and as end-of-year holidays that brim with tempting treats appro.....»»
Android 14’s user-profile data bug seems indistinguishable from ransomware
Users with multiple profiles are getting locked out of local storage and losing data. (credit: Aurich Lawson) Android 14 has a nasty storage bug that seems to be affecting users of the "multiple profiles" feature. The bu.....»»
Researchers report effect of hypoxia on periosteal stem cells
A new study has shown that the interaction of miR-584-5p and RUNX2 could mediate PSC osteogenic differentiation induced by hypoxia. The work is published in the World Journal of Stem Cells......»»
Low self-regulation in smartphone use is connected to online shopping addiction
A recent article from a joint study by the Department of Social Sciences and Philosophy at the University of Jyväskylä and the Department of Education at the University of Helsinki is among the first peer-reviewed scientific publications exploring.....»»
The intricate mechanisms of epigenetic silencing
Epigenetic silencing, which involves the suppression of gene activity, is a fascinating and increasingly influential branch of biological sciences. It allows cells to remember and maintain specific gene expression patterns throughout development and.....»»
Exploring long-lasting effects of pre-phase landslides on future landslide occurrences
A research team from the Aerospace Information Research Institute (AIR) of the Chinese Academy of Sciences has explored the long-lasting effects of pre-phase landslides on future landslide occurrences and evaluated the susceptibility of regions prone.....»»
Examining how a sustainable future is based on a learning society
Escalating planetary crises, including climate change, the depletion of natural resources and the human-induced sixth mass extinction, pose increasing demands on pursuing a good life. As the planet is reaching its limits, old perceptions of well-bein.....»»
Nissan considers electrification to spark its pickup fortunes
Nissan is said to be exploring a lightweight electric pickup that could come to market at the start of the next decade......»»
Experiments show molecules, not substrates, are mostly responsible for chirality-induced spin selectivity
A team of chemists at Northwestern University, working with a pair of colleagues from Università di Parma, reports that the chirality-induced spin selectivity (CISS) effect is caused by the molecules involved, not a substrate, when quantum spin is t.....»»
Exploring cell-to-cell signals in plants that trigger photosynthesis and defense mechanisms
Traffic lights signal to cars and buses when to stop, slow and go. Much like traffic lights, plant cells send signals to each other to perform photosynthesis to grow or fight off destructive viruses and pathogens......»»
Detroit and Korea’s $28 billion battery bets risk going sideways amid UAW talks
While South Korea’s three biggest EV battery suppliers have kept a low profile during the more than monthlong strikes at the Detroit 3, they’re anxious about the union pressing for substantial wage increases......»»
Multifactorial stress in citrus: Divergent responses of Carrizo and Cleopatra to triple threat environmental challenges
Climate change, alongside human-induced adverse factors, threatens agricultural production and food security by causing stressful situations for plants, such as increased temperatures, extreme weather events, pest outbreaks, diseases, and pollution......»»
Valve begins reversing CS2 bans caused by AMD’s “Anti-Lag+” driver
Overzealous DLL alterations have been suspended in a subsequent driver update. Enlarge / The red eyes represent the mark of VAC for Anti-Lag+ players. (credit: Valve) Valve has announced that it will begin reversing bans.....»»
Researchers develop novel data representation for transcription factor-binding sequences
The diverse characteristics of the human body's various cells are reflected in their gene expression patterns. The regulation of such gene expression is based on transcription factors that bind to specific sequences in the genome......»»
Ads could be coming to Apple’s original narrative podcasts
Apple’s effort at producing original podcast series must be going well. According to Bloomberg, Apple is interested in bringing ads to its “higher profile, narrative programming” for the first time. more….....»»
Exploring the role of innovation intermediaries in shaping the future of AI-enabled engineering biology
Researchers from the Manchester Institute of Innovation Research (MIoIR) at AMBS have just published an article titled "Innovation Intermediaries at the Convergence of Digital Technologies, Sustainability, and Governance: A Case Study of AI-Enabled E.....»»
Exploring optical properties of hollow cirrus clouds for enhanced lidar data interpretation
Researchers led by Prof. Wang Zhenzhu from the Hefei Institutes of Physical Science of the Chinese Academy of Sciences and their collaborators have explored the optical properties of hollow cirrus clouds for enhanced lidar data interpretation, with a.....»»