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Fixing protein production errors lengthens lifespan

Reducing naturally occurring errors in protein synthesis (production) improves both health and lifespan, finds a new study in simple model organisms led by researchers at UCL and MRC London Institute of Medical Sciences......»»

Category: topSource:  physorgSep 14th, 2021

Researchers discover disordered clock protein that sheds new light on circadian rhythms

Circadian clocks, which drive circadian rhythms, are entwined with many essential systems in living things including plants, fungi, insects, and even humans. Because of this, disruptions to our circadian clocks are linked to higher disease rates in h.....»»

Category: topSource:  physorgRelated NewsJun 4th, 2024

Molecular stop signal identified: The surveillance system of cell division

Several million cells divide every second in our bodies. During nuclear division (mitosis), the genetic material must be distributed correctly and completely between the daughter cells—errors in this process can lead to defective developments or ge.....»»

Category: topSource:  physorgRelated NewsJun 4th, 2024

Enhancing green hydrogen production with robust carbon fabric electrocatalysts

A technology has been developed to address the limitations of current catalyst electrodes, resulting in the production of green hydrogen on a large scale and at a relatively low cost. The development is reported in the Journal of the American Chemica.....»»

Category: topSource:  pcmagRelated NewsJun 4th, 2024

New understanding of astatine"s chemical properties could aid targeted alpha therapy for cancer

Astatine is one of the least-studied elements of the periodic table, because all isotopes of astatine are unstable, with the longest half-life barely exceeding 8 hours. Thus, only radiochemists at the production facilities (limited worldwide) can hav.....»»

Category: topSource:  physorgRelated NewsJun 3rd, 2024

A framework to construct quantum spherical codes

To reliably perform complex, large-scale calculations, computing systems rely on so-called error correction schemes, techniques designed to protect information against errors. These techniques are perhaps even more essential when it comes to quantum.....»»

Category: topSource:  physorgRelated NewsJun 3rd, 2024

Scientists identify crucial detail essential for the production of hydrogen from algae enzymes

Under certain conditions, some algae are able to produce hydrogen—a much sought-after green energy source. Its production takes place in the unique catalytic center of the unicellular algae and is only possible if certain cofactors of the relevant.....»»

Category: topSource:  physorgRelated NewsJun 3rd, 2024

Enhancing nanofibrous acoustic energy harvesters with AI

Scientists at the Terasaki Institute for Biomedical Innovation (TIBI), have employed artificial intelligence techniques to improve the design and production of nanofibers used in wearable nanofiber acoustic energy harvesters (NAEH). These acoustic de.....»»

Category: topSource:  physorgRelated NewsJun 3rd, 2024

Asus is fixing the most controversial part of the Zephyrus G16

Asus is updating the wildly popular Zephyrus G16, and it goes far beyond just swapping out the Intel CPU for an AMD one......»»

Category: topSource:  digitaltrendsRelated NewsJun 3rd, 2024

Google’s AI Overview is flawed by design, and a new company blog post hints at why

Google: "There are bound to be some oddities and errors" in system that told people to eat rocks. Enlarge / The Google "G" logo surrounded by whimsical characters, all of which look stunned and surprised. (credit: Google).....»»

Category: topSource:  arstechnicaRelated NewsJun 1st, 2024

The 2024 Cadillac Lyriq—this EV proves GM messed up dropping CarPlay

Now that it's been in production for a couple of years, how has the Lyriq matured? Enlarge / For a while the Lyriq was a rare sight on the road, but now that production has picked up, we decided it was time to get a second impres.....»»

Category: topSource:  arstechnicaRelated NewsMay 30th, 2024

Researchers uncover protein SRSF1"s uncommon ability to bind and unfold RNA G-quadruplexes

RNA transcription is the genomic process in which a cell produces a duplicate of a gene's DNA sequence. In a study published in Nucleic Acids Research, University of Alabama at Birmingham Department of Chemistry Professor Jun Zhang, Ph.D., and his te.....»»

Category: topSource:  physorgRelated NewsMay 30th, 2024

New modified CRISPR protein can fit inside virus used for gene therapy

Researchers have developed a novel version of a key CRISPR gene-editing protein that shows efficient editing activity and is small enough to be packaged within a non-pathogenic virus that can deliver it to target cells. Hongjian Wang and colleagues a.....»»

Category: topSource:  physorgRelated NewsMay 30th, 2024

Novel method for mass production of recombinant proteins uses mono-sodium glutamate

Mass production of recombinant proteins using yeast cell "factories" needs methanol, a compound that requires safe handling, carries the risk of catching fire, and sometimes produces harmful byproducts. Researchers at the Department of Biochemistry (.....»»

Category: topSource:  physorgRelated NewsMay 30th, 2024

Google just announced 7 big Android updates. Here’s what’s new

Google's latest feature drop imagines you making PayPal transactions on a watch, controlling appliances from home screen widgets, and fixing message mistakes......»»

Category: topSource:  digitaltrendsRelated NewsMay 30th, 2024

New sulfur-free catalyst enables efficient green diesel production

Green diesel, a blend of diesel-grade hydrocarbons derived from renewable oils such as vegetable oils and animal fats, offers a promising alternative to traditional petroleum diesel. With a chemical composition similar to petroleum diesel, it integra.....»»

Category: topSource:  physorgRelated NewsMay 30th, 2024

New method could significantly reduce agricultural greenhouse gas emissions

New research by the Norwegian University of Life Sciences (NMBU) and International Institute for Applied Systems Analysis (IIASA) proposes using soil bacteria to cut greenhouse gas emissions from food production. The research is published in the jour.....»»

Category: topSource:  physorgRelated NewsMay 30th, 2024

Cheap, dirty leftovers can release pure oxygen: Hexagonal manganites show promise for production on an industrial scale

New materials for producing oxygen may challenge traditional production methods. This is exciting news, because pure oxygen is in demand for many areas in industry and medicine......»»

Category: topSource:  physorgRelated NewsMay 30th, 2024

Understanding how zwitterionic polymers can lead to safer drugs and disease prevention

Proteins are vital biomolecules responsible for performing various functions in the human body and are thus regarded as the workhorses of a cell. The primary structure of a protein is composed of different amino acids coming together. The structure s.....»»

Category: topSource:  physorgRelated NewsMay 30th, 2024

Abandoned farmlands could play a role in fighting climate change. A study shows exactly where they are

Farmland is often a battleground in the fight against climate change. Solar panels and energy crops are pitted against food production, while well-intended policy choices can create incentives for farmers to till up new lands, releasing even more hea.....»»

Category: topSource:  physorgRelated NewsMay 30th, 2024

Researchers apply quantum computing methods to protein structure prediction

Researchers from Cleveland Clinic and IBM have recently published findings in the Journal of Chemical Theory and Computation that could lay the groundwork for applying quantum computing methods to protein structure prediction......»»

Category: topSource:  physorgRelated NewsMay 30th, 2024