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.....»»
Exploring the effect of water on seismic wave attenuation in the upper mantle
The oceanic lithosphere, which constitutes the top layer including Earth's crust and mantle below the oceans, has long intrigued scientists due to its peculiar behavior. This layer appears to glide over a weaker region below called the asthenosphere,.....»»
Exploring the existence of life at 50°C
There are an estimated 8.7 million eukaryotic species on the planet. These are organisms whose cells contain a nucleus and other membrane-bound organelles. Although eukaryotes include the familiar animals and plants, these only represent two of the m.....»»
Exploring the existence of life at 125°F
There are an estimated 8.7 million eukaryotic species on the planet. These are organisms whose cells contain a nucleus and other membrane-bound organelles. Although eukaryotes include the familiar animals and plants, these only represent two of the m.....»»
Multiple personal profiles are coming to Facebook
Meta has announced that Facebook users will now be able to create multiple personal profiles. The post Multiple personal profiles are coming to Facebook appeared first on Phandroid. Facebook allows users to create one profile for themselve.....»»
Exploring the relationship between thermalization dynamics and quantum criticality in lattice gauge theories
Researchers from the University of Science and Technology of China(USTC) of the Chinese Academy of Sciences (CAS) have developed an ultra-cold atom quantum simulator to study the relationship between the non-equilibrium thermalization process and qua.....»»
Exploring Earth"s mantle through microseisms
The ocean is constantly whirring with activity. The pressure from this constant roiling and swelling is one cause of microseisms—random, nearly imperceptible vibrations of Earth that also can be produced by human activities like vehicular traffic......»»
Researchers develop first method to study microRNA activity in single cells
MicroRNAs are small molecules that regulate gene activity by binding to and destroying RNAs produced by the genes. More than 60% of all human genes are estimated to be regulated by microRNAs; therefore, it is not surprising that these small molecules.....»»
Disrupting a core metabolic process in T cells may improve their therapeutic efficacy
In exploring an aspect of how killer T cells generate the raw materials required for their proliferation, a Ludwig Cancer Research study has uncovered an unexpected link between the immune cells' metabolism, regulation of gene expression, persistence.....»»
Topological materials open a new pathway for exploring spin hall materials
A group of researchers have made a significant breakthrough which could revolutionize next-generation electronics by enabling non-volatility, large-scale integration, low power consumption, high speed, and high reliability in spintronic devices......»»
Exploring the mind-mitochondria connection
As befits the child of a scientist, Martin Picard's young son, 3, is already learning about biology with an age-appropriate textbook, "Cell Biology for Babies." Picard winces a little whenever the book calls mitochondria the "powerhouses of the cell".....»»
Invasive species on the menu at London restaurant
A London restaurant is exploring whether eating invasive species such as gray squirrel, American Signal crayfish and Japanese knotweed could help fight their spread, but scientists remain skeptical......»»
Shading the Great Barrier Reef from the sun might slow bleaching-induced coral decline
Over the past two decades, coral reefs have declined at unprecedented rates. This is in part because of extreme weather events, which cause wide-spread coral bleaching, a process during which corals lose their color because of stressors, including ch.....»»
Synthetic biology tool comprehensively reveals gene regulatory networks in E. coli
The intricate interplay of gene expression within living cells is akin to a well-orchestrated symphony, with each gene playing its part in perfect harmony to ensure cells function as they should. At the heart of this symphony are transcription factor.....»»
Incubator or barrier? Exploring the links between agriculture, biodiversity and the spread of pathogens
Many pathogens, including the virus that causes COVID-19, are thought to have originated in wild animals before spilling into human populations......»»
More countries are concerned about the iPhone 12’s EMF radiation profile
France is pulling the mostly off-the-market phone and considering a recall. Enlarge / The iPhone 12, a phone that Apple no longer actively sells, is under investigation in France for potentially violating one of two electromagnet.....»»
Human emissions shown to drive changes in North Atlantic ocean temperatures, West African rainfall and hurricanes
A new climate study led by scientists at the University Miami Rosenstiel School of Marine, Atmospheric, and Earth Science found that temperature fluctuations in the tropical Atlantic Ocean temperature are largely driven by human-induced aerosol emiss.....»»
Will Starfield come to PS5?
Xbox and PC players are exploring the endless planets of Bethesda's new RPG Starfield, but PS5 owners have been left out. Will Starfield ever come to PS5?.....»»
How researchers uncovered the shared personality profile of violent extremists
Violent extremism—be it political or religious—is a persistent global problem, which has escalated considerably in the US in the last decade. Why do some people resort to violence for their cause?.....»»
A New Map of the Universe, Painted With Cosmic Neutrinos
Physicists finally know where at least some of these high-energy particles come from, which helps make the neutrinos useful for exploring fundamental physics......»»
"Invisible" cell types and gene expression revealed with sequencing data analysis improvement
In 2018, researchers in the Caltech laboratory of Yuki Oka, professor of biology and Heritage Medical Research Institute Investigator, made a major discovery: They identified a type of neuron, or brain cell, that mediates thirst satiation. But they w.....»»