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For stem cells, bigger doesn"t mean better

MIT biologists have answered an important biological question: Why do cells control their size?.....»»

Category: topSource:  physorgNov 12th, 2021

Study uncovers role of tissue viscoelasticity in cell response

To the casual eye, a memory foam mattress would appear to have no relationship to the behavior of cells and tissues. But an innovative study carried out at the Centro de Investigaciones Cardiovasculares (CNIC) in Madrid shows that viscoelasticity—t.....»»

Category: topSource:  physorgRelated NewsNov 15th, 2024

How to lead through uncertainty

Where do we stand when the ground underneath us is shifting? What if the ground doesn't stop shifting and an acceptable "new normal" never emerges?.....»»

Category: topSource:  physorgRelated NewsNov 15th, 2024

Big Foot has officially been spotted … among other new emoji proposals

We’re still awaiting that wacky pack of emoji characters previewed in May. And we probably won’t actually see the shovel and exhausted face appear next to the fingerprint and purple splat until iOS 18.4 next spring. But still, who doesn’t love.....»»

Category: topSource:  theglobeandmailRelated NewsNov 14th, 2024

Faulty Colorsofts have left some Kindle owners without an e-reader

A trade-in program doesn't work too well when the new product has tech issues. The launch of the first-ever color Kindle isn't going so great. Amazon's Colorsoft began shipping on.....»»

Category: topSource:  arstechnicaRelated NewsNov 14th, 2024

Using genetic code expansion to study membrane proteins

Over the years, chemical biology methods have made an important contribution to the study of integral membrane proteins. A key modern approach is genetic code expansion (GCE), which makes it possible to modify proteins directly in living cells to giv.....»»

Category: topSource:  physorgRelated NewsNov 14th, 2024

A new mission to Pluto could answer the questions raised by New Horizons

Pluto may have been downgraded from full-planet status, but that doesn't mean it doesn't hold a special place in scientist's hearts. There are practical and sentimental reasons for that—Pluto has tantalizing mysteries to unlock that New Horizons, t.....»»

Category: topSource:  physorgRelated NewsNov 14th, 2024

Don’t miss the Beaver Moon, the last supermoon of 2024

Keep a look out tomorrow night for the moon to appear bigger and brighter in the sky......»»

Category: topSource:  digitaltrendsRelated NewsNov 14th, 2024

Bone Marrow Donors Can Be Hard to Find. One Company Is Turning to Cadavers

San Francisco–based Ossium Health has carried out three transplants for cancer patients using stem cells from deceased donors’ bone marrow in recent months......»»

Category: gadgetSource:  wiredRelated NewsNov 14th, 2024

Researchers Give Animal Cells the Ability to Photosynthesize for the First Time

A Japanese team has developed a technique to insert chloroplasts isolated from algae into animal cells, a feat that could revolutionize sustainable energy and how artificial meat and organs are created......»»

Category: gadgetSource:  wiredRelated NewsNov 14th, 2024

Oura CEO baits Apple with smart ring shade: ‘it’s hard to do this product category right’

Oura’s has led many to wonder if Apple would ever create its own competing ring product. Oura’s CEO apparently doesn’t think so, and his reasons include some clear bait for the tech giant. more….....»»

Category: topSource:  theglobeandmailRelated NewsNov 13th, 2024

Squishy microgels in granular biomaterials confine and direct cell behavior

A simple biomaterial-based strategy that can influence the behavior of cells could pave the way for more effective medical treatments such as wound healing, cancer therapy and even organ regeneration, according to a research team at Penn State......»»

Category: topSource:  informationweekRelated NewsNov 13th, 2024

Apple"s smart display with smart home AI focus predicted for March 2025

The pivot from Apple Car set the stage for bigger investments in the smart home, and the initial products from that shift could be launching as soon as March according to a new rumor.Apple could release an iPad-like home hub with AI and smart home fe.....»»

Category: appleSource:  appleinsiderRelated NewsNov 13th, 2024

Apple"s rumored smart display could arrive in March with a focus on AI and smart home

The pivot from Apple Car set the stage for bigger investments in the smart home, and the initial products from that shift could be launching as soon as March according to a new rumor.Apple could release an iPad-like home hub with AI and smart home fe.....»»

Category: appleSource:  appleinsiderRelated NewsNov 12th, 2024

What if AI doesn’t just keep getting better forever?

New reports highlight fears of diminishing returns for traditional LLM training. For years now, many AI industry watchers have looked at the quickly growing capabilities of new AI.....»»

Category: topSource:  arstechnicaRelated NewsNov 12th, 2024

Researchers identify two primary tree movement patterns that help them survive high winds and prevent damage

Destructive winds during storms and cyclones often cause tree failures, especially through uprooting and stem breakage. However, how trees respond to wind under various forest configurations and weather conditions remains unclear......»»

Category: topSource:  theglobeandmailRelated NewsNov 12th, 2024

High-performance inkjet print head enhances bioprinting productivity

Bioprinting is a technology used to create three-dimensional structures, such as human tissues or organs, using bio-inks made of cells and hydrogels. However, conventional inkjet technology has difficulty dispensing bio-inks that are sensitive to tem.....»»

Category: topSource:  theglobeandmailRelated NewsNov 12th, 2024

Using CRISPR to decipher whether gene variants lead to cancer

In recent years, scientists have created a range of new methods based on CRISPR-Cas technology for precisely editing the genetic material of living organisms. One application is in cell therapy: A patient's immune cells can be specifically reprogramm.....»»

Category: topSource:  physorgRelated NewsNov 12th, 2024

Smaller than an Escalade IQ, bigger than a Lyriq: The 2026 Cadillac Vistiq

After small, midsize, and XL electric SUVs, Cadillac fills in the gap. Cadillac has another new electric vehicle on the way. It's the 2026 Vistiq, a three-row SUV that fills the g.....»»

Category: topSource:  arstechnicaRelated NewsNov 12th, 2024

The changing face of identity security

It’s easy to see why identity security is often synonymous with user security. Social engineering tactics are the mainstay of the threat actor’s arsenal, and it’s rare to find an attack that doesn’t feature them to some degree. Getting hold o.....»»

Category: securitySource:  netsecurityRelated NewsNov 12th, 2024

A Popular Decongestant Doesn’t Work. The FDA Is Finally Doing Something About It

Oral phenylephrine was shown to be ineffective for treating nasal congestion over a year go. This week, the FDA took the first steps toward removing it from pharmacy shelves......»»

Category: gadgetSource:  wiredRelated NewsNov 11th, 2024