Exploring molecular boundaries in DNA
It's important to be well organized. And this is especially true for the genome—the entirety of an organism's genetic information, also known as DNA. The genomic DNA is several meters long but has to fit inside the cell's nucleus, which has a diame.....»»
Examining puppeteer fungus" targeted takeover of zombie flies
In a new study published in eLife, lead author Carolyn Elya, postdoctoral researcher in the Department of Organismic and Evolutionary Biology at Harvard, reveals the molecular and cellular underpinnings behind the parasitic fungus, Entomophthora musc.....»»
Exploring a novel way to convert heat to electricity
Researchers at the National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST) have fabricated a novel device that could dramatically boost the conversion of heat into electricity. If perfected, the technology could help recoup some of the heat energy that.....»»
Saving humanity: Here"s a radical approach to building a sustainable and just society
Collectively, we are driving Earth and civilization towards collapse. Human activities have exceeded planetary boundaries. We are changing the climate, losing biodiversity, degrading land, contaminating freshwater, and damaging the nitrogen and phosp.....»»
Fatty acids might exist in space
A team of physicists have discovered that the environment of a molecular cloud in interstellar space can support the existence of fatty acids, a key component of life on Earth......»»
Chemists discover intriguing property of new bismuth complexes
To be able to exploit the advantages of elements and their molecular compounds in a targeted manner, chemists have to develop a fundamental understanding of their properties. In the case of the element bismuth, a team from the Max Planck Institut fü.....»»
Exploring the tactics of phishing and scam websites in 2023
Phishing scams pose an escalating danger as cybercriminals employ increasingly sophisticated techniques, rendering their detection and prevention more challenging. In this Help Net Security video, Abhilash Garimella, Head of Research at Bolster, talk.....»»
Study reveals key molecular interaction that sets the timing of our biological clocks
Molecular clocks in our cells synchronize our bodies with the cycle of night and day, cue us for sleep and waking, and drive daily cycles in virtually every aspect of our physiology. Scientists studying the molecular mechanisms of our biological cloc.....»»
Our Earth is becoming unlivable. Can we still turn the tide?
We have crossed six of the nine boundaries within which human life on Earth will still be possible for future generations. That is not good news. Can the tide still be turned?.....»»
Exploring the centromere and its role in the formation of new species
Centromeres, the DNA sections often found at the center of the chromosomes, display enormous interspecies diversity, despite having the same vital role during cell division across almost the entire tree of life. An international team of researchers h.....»»
Understanding how the "heart" of the plant works may lead to protection from pathogens
Plants, like humans, need to move sugar and other nutrients around their bodies to power their growth. But unlike humans, they do not have a heart to pump these vital nutrients. Instead, they use an amazing molecular pump mechanism that scientists ha.....»»
Reading chemicals inside the brain with an aptamer/microelectronic fiber combination
A research group has developed a neural device that detects specific neurotransmitters in the brain with high sensitivity and selectivity by combining multifunctional fibers and DNA molecular probes. Details of the research were published in the jour.....»»
Exploring the psychopathic traits behind the rise and fall of Madoff
A new academic study examining the actions of Bernie Madoff, the New York banker behind the world's biggest Ponzi fraud, suggests companies do more to root out "corporate psychopaths" within their organizations to prevent financial ruin......»»
Canine mother baseline metabolites measured
The Clinic for Animal Reproduction, Faculty of Veterinary Medicine, Freie Universitaet Berlin in Germany, has investigated the intensive molecular changes that take place during dog pregnancy......»»
EV maker Fisker is exploring collaboration with other companies, CEO says
Fisker said eventually the company plans to have production capacity in Europe, China, the United States and India. .....»»
First experimental evidence showing correlation between molecular fluctuation and ligand binding
Researchers at Kanazawa University report in the Proceedings of the National Academy of Sciences high-speed atomic force microscopy experiments that show how ligands associated with stimulating and suppressing activation of the TRPV1 protein increase.....»»
How to get the Froggy Armor set in Zelda: Tears of the Kingdom
If you want to be able to climb up icy walls, you're going to want to get your hands on this extremely useful gear – but it'll take some exploring to get......»»
Shift Technologies exploring "strategic alternatives" after $48M net loss in Q1
The company said its board did not set a timetable for a completion of the review process. There is "no assurance" it will result in a transaction or other alternative......»»
Using two fiber-optic cables to track whales as they cruise the Arctic
Fiber-optic cables line the coasts of the continents and crisscross the oceans, carrying signals that are the backbone of communication in the modern world. While their main job is telecommunications, researchers have been exploring ways to use this.....»»
Evolutionary cell biology study shows how energy production can be optimized to ensure rapid growth without respiration
In a paper published today, researchers from the Randall Centre for Cell & Molecular Biophysics and The Crick use an evolutionary cell biology approach in two related fission yeasts, one that acquires energy by respiration and one that doesn't, to fi.....»»
Children"s commissioner: Pornography affecting 8-year-olds" behaviour
Schools need to improve education and parents to set boundaries, the children's commissioner says......»»