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Gene Editing "Would Allow Us To Create Hardier Farm Breeds"

Leading UK researchers, vets and farmers have urged ministers to free livestock science of unnecessary legal curbs as the country prepares, post-Brexit, to ease gene-editing rules. Such a move would allow the creation of new breeds of animals resista.....»»

Category: topSource:  slashdotSep 29th, 2021

Chromatin structure found to play a key role in canine social behavior evolution

A study on dogs found that chromatin's spatial structure has a significant role in the evolution of social behavior. Chromatin, the compact form of DNA, not only packages genetic material but also plays a crucial role in gene regulation......»»

Category: topSource:  physorgRelated NewsAug 14th, 2024

Light-responsive gene regulation at the mRNA level

Researchers at the University of Bayreuth have established a new optogenetic approach that can control the bacterial production of proteins at the mRNA level using blue light. The new system gates the activation of the genetic substance particularly.....»»

Category: topSource:  physorgRelated NewsAug 14th, 2024

How to create widgets for personal & emergency contacts on iPhone

Setting up widgets on your iPhone for contact and emergency information provides essential details at a glance without needing to unlock it. Here's how to do it and why it's helpful.How to create widgets for personal & emergency contacts on iPhoneAlt.....»»

Category: appleSource:  appleinsiderRelated NewsAug 14th, 2024

Harnessing compact RNA-guided endonucleases for enhanced genome editing

The review paper "CRISPR Beyond: Harnessing Compact RNA-Guided Endonucleases for Enhanced Genome Editing," authored by Feizuo Wang from National University of Singapore, presents a comprehensive examination of the advancements in CRISPR-Cas technolog.....»»

Category: topSource:  physorgRelated NewsAug 14th, 2024

How to use Gemini AI to create presentations in Google Slides

Gemini AI takes the pain out of creating slideshow presentations, but not watching them......»»

Category: topSource:  digitaltrendsRelated NewsAug 14th, 2024

How to create reminders in Calendar in iOS 18

A significant enhancement in the iOS 18 Calendar app is its integration with Reminders, allowing you to manage everything in one app. Here's how to get started.How to add reminders to the iOS 18 Calendar appManaging schedules and tasks can quickly be.....»»

Category: appleSource:  appleinsiderRelated NewsAug 13th, 2024

New genetic editing technique can modify wild populations with less risk

A new technique developed by researchers from Macquarie University and the California Institute of Technology could allow scientists to more safely alter the genetic makeup of wild populations. The study is published in the journal Nature Communicati.....»»

Category: topSource:  physorgRelated NewsAug 13th, 2024

TikTok introduces group chats and stickers in direct messages

TikTok on Monday announced a major update coming to its platform. Users can now create and send messages for group chats for the first time in the app. In addition, TikTok is bringing stickers to direct messages. Read on as we detail everything that.....»»

Category: topSource:  pcmagRelated NewsAug 13th, 2024

Waste into gold: Oyster shells repurposed as magic "Seawool"

Growing up on Taiwan's west coast where mollusk farming is popular, Eddie Wang saw discarded oyster shells transformed from waste to function—a memory that inspired him to create a unique and environmentally friendly fabric called "Seawool"......»»

Category: topSource:  physorgRelated NewsAug 12th, 2024

Archaeologists conduct first "space excavation" on ISS and discover surprising quirks of zero-G life

New results from the first archaeological fieldwork conducted in space show the International Space Station is a rich cultural landscape where crew create their own "gravity" to replace Earth's, and adapt module spaces to suit their needs......»»

Category: topSource:  physorgRelated NewsAug 10th, 2024

Nashville man arrested for running “laptop farm” to get jobs for North Koreans

Laptop farm gave the impression North Korean nationals were working from the US. Enlarge Federal authorities have arrested a Nashville man on charges he hosted laptops at his residences in a scheme to deceive US compani.....»»

Category: topSource:  arstechnicaRelated NewsAug 10th, 2024

Microsoft is adding AI features to Clipchamp to help you make movie magic

Microsoft’s Clipchamp now includes AI tools like noise suppression and background removal, making video editing accessible and intuitive for all users......»»

Category: topSource:  pcmagRelated NewsAug 9th, 2024

New technology uses light to engrave erasable 3D images

Imagine if physicians could capture three-dimensional projections of medical scans, suspending them inside an acrylic cube to create a hand-held reproduction of a patient's heart, brain, kidneys, or other organs. Then, when the visit is done, a quick.....»»

Category: topSource:  marketingvoxRelated NewsAug 9th, 2024

New ligand-guided technique enhances drug development

Achieving a level of precision to create complex medicines and materials with extreme accuracy is a longstanding goal of scientists and pharmaceutical companies. If achieved, that precision could lead to the development of more effective drug treatme.....»»

Category: topSource:  physorgRelated NewsAug 8th, 2024

Smooth sailing for eggplant: Breakthrough in understanding prickle formation

Scientists have discovered the gene responsible for prickles in eggplants, a trait that complicates farming. Using advanced genetic techniques, they identified the Prickly Eggplant (PE) gene on chromosome 6 and pinpointed SmLOG1 as the key factor......»»

Category: topSource:  physorgRelated NewsAug 8th, 2024

Editing for resilience: CRISPR/Cas9 boosts potato stress resistance

Scientists have made a significant breakthrough in agricultural biotechnology by using CRISPR/Cas9 to edit the potato genome, resulting in plants with increased resistance to both biotic and abiotic stresses. This innovation could lead to a new era o.....»»

Category: topSource:  physorgRelated NewsAug 8th, 2024

Largest protein yet discovered builds algal toxins

While seeking to unravel how marine algae create their chemically complex toxins, scientists at UC San Diego's Scripps Institution of Oceanography have discovered the largest protein yet identified in biology......»»

Category: topSource:  physorgRelated NewsAug 8th, 2024

Researchers identify seasonal sources of Beijing smog

An international study led by researchers at the Paul Scherrer Institute PSI has used a new method to identify the various sources of aerosols that create smog in Beijing......»»

Category: topSource:  physorgRelated NewsAug 8th, 2024

Heat stress survival: Unraveling the HsfA2-ACTIN dynamics in lily varieties

A research team has identified that the heat stress transcription factor HsfA2 and actin-interacting protein (AIP) LACTIN interact at the protein level in Lilium longiflorum "White Heaven," mediating gene expression and protecting cells from heat str.....»»

Category: topSource:  physorgRelated NewsAug 8th, 2024

Farm Effort to Reduce Methane Emits a Different Climate-Warming Gas

Scientists say efforts to tame methane in agriculture can spur the output of another greenhouse gas: nitrous oxide.....»»

Category: scienceSource:  sciamRelated NewsAug 8th, 2024