Extensive sequence divergence found between reference genomes of two zebrafish strains
Tuebingen and AB are the two most common laboratory zebrafish strains. A research group led by Prof. He Shunping from the Institute of Hydrobiology (IHB) of the Chinese Academy of Sciences reported a high-quality de novo genome assembly of the AB str.....»»
Skybox Security appoints Corey Williams as CMO
Corey Williams will leverage his extensive cybersecurity background to lead Skybox Security’s core marketing strategy and accelerate market growth. The seasoned marketing executive brings 25 years of experience leading initiatives for high-growth B.....»»
Computational biologists design a novel and improved triosephosphate isomerase barrel protein
Proteins and enzymes perform several key functions inside the human body. To design a functional protein, it is important to be able to control the structure of protein folds and understand the relationship between the sequence, structure, and stabil.....»»
Life in action: Researchers capture 3D cellular dynamics across whole organism
Researchers have shown that a new microscopy technique can capture dynamic 3D images of an entire zebrafish larvae while maintaining cellular resolution in all three dimensions. By giving scientists an unprecedented view of how cells interact in thei.....»»
Almost all new malware is targeting Windows
2022 was a big year for new malware strains, with more than 95% targeting Windows users......»»
Why synonymous mutations are not always silent
New modeling shows how synonymous mutations—those that change the DNA sequence of a gene but not the sequence of the encoded protein—can still impact protein production and function. A team of researchers led by Penn State chemists modeled how ge.....»»
Scientists decrypt the "mechanical code" of DNA
A new study has deciphered the mechanical code of DNA to reveal previously unknown ways in which nature encodes biological information in DNA sequence......»»
Genomes OnLine Database introduces new features
Since its launch 25 years ago, the Genomes OnLine Database (GOLD) has matured from six projects on a spreadsheet into a flagship genomic metadata repository, making curated microbiome metadata that follows community standards freely available, and en.....»»
Dormant microbes can "switch on" to cope with climate change
Dormant strains of bacteria that have previously adapted to cope with certain temperatures are switched back on during climatic change, study shows......»»
The evolution of whales from land to sea
Genomes of cetaceans help tell story of mammals who returned to life aquatic. Enlarge / Whales and their kin evolved from land-dwelling mammals, a transition that entailed major physiological and morphological changes—which gen.....»»
DNA sequence enhances our understanding of the origins of jaws
The vast majority of vertebrate species living today, including humans, belong to the jawed vertebrate group. The development of articulating jaws during vertebrate evolution was one of the most significant evolutionary transitions from jawless to ja.....»»
HP plans to cut up to 6,000 jobs amid plummeting PC demand
HP laptop unit sales fell by 26% in Q4. Enlarge (credit: Getty) HP is the latest tech company to announce extensive layoffs. Following a surge in demand for computing products amid pandemic-related lockdowns and restrict.....»»
The Best CPUs: Productivity and Gaming
With readers constantly inquiring about which CPU they should buy, and after all the extensive testing you're familiar with, the TechSpot CPU buying guide narrows things down to a handful of recommendations you can trust......»»
Worldwide dataset captures Earth in finest ever detail
A global open-source dataset of high-resolution images of Earth—the most extensive and detailed of its kind—has been developed by experts led by UCL with data from the European Space Agency (ESA)......»»
Study: Zebrafish are smarter than we thought
A new study from MIT and Harvard University suggests that the brains of the seemingly simple zebrafish are more sophisticated than previously thought. The researchers found that larval zebrafish can use visual information to create three-dimensional.....»»
Is your child in a center-based day care? Research shows no need for concerns about behavioral issues
Previous research indicates that extensive time in early center-based day care is correlated with high levels of behavior problems in young children. However, the validity of this work has been controversial and its relevance outside of the United St.....»»
Niantic shows off AR headset prototype powered by Snapdragon AR2 Gen 1
At the 2022 Snapdragon Summit, Niantic took the stage today to show off the “latest iteration” of its outdoor AR headset reference design. The company, which was spun out of Google in 2015 as part of Alphabet reorganization, is most known for Po.....»»
Twitter DMs likely to get end-to-end encryption; Twitter Blue returning; Musk ultimatum
In a rare piece of good news about the social network, Twitter DMs (direct messages) look set to get end-to-end encryption. After a reference was found to the unannounced privacy feature in code for the Android app, Musk appeared to confirm the plan.....»»
Researchers identify genetic mechanisms for protein decline in modern maize
Teosinte, the wild ancestor of maize, has three times the seed protein content of most modern maize strains. Researchers at the Chinese Academy of Sciences Headquarters tracked down the mechanisms responsible for the declining seed protein content in.....»»
Bearer Data Security Platform detects gaps within data security policies during coding and in production
Bearer launches the Bearer Data Security Platform, automating data security and privacy protection for developers to bring shift left security with no engineering friction to accelerate creating more secure code. Based on extensive interviews with mo.....»»
ThreatX Academy increases access to cybersecurity expertise
ThreatX has launched the ThreatX Academy, an online portal hosting an extensive library of cybersecurity training modules. These courses provide an accessible and approachable opportunity for those looking to begin, or advance, their cybersecurity ca.....»»