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Genetic method leverages bacterial transfer mechanism to produce new active ingredients

Microorganisms produce a wide variety of natural products that can be used as active ingredients to treat diseases such as infections or cancer. The blueprints for these molecules can be found in the microbes' genes, but often remain inactive under l.....»»

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Scientists collect "microbial fingerprints" found in household plumbing

The plumbing systems in households can teem with generally harmless microbial life, but scientists have not had an opportunity to fully document the bacterial communities within people's homes......»»

Category: topSource:  physorgRelated NewsDec 10th, 2024

Reshaping tradition: Experts share why commonly used measuring method for fluorescence is not always appropriate

Fluorescence is a well-known phenomenon with many practical applications that has been studied for decades. Despite this, a commonly used mathematical formalism to describe how it evolves over time does not make physical sense under certain condition.....»»

Category: topSource:  physorgRelated NewsDec 10th, 2024

Attackers actively exploiting flaw(s) in Cleo file transfer software (CVE-2024-50623)

Attackers are exploiting a vulnerability (CVE-2024-50623) in file transfer software by Cleo – LexiCo, VLTransfer, and Harmony – to gain access to organizations’ systems, Huntress researchers warned on Monday. “We’ve discover.....»»

Category: securitySource:  netsecurityRelated NewsDec 10th, 2024

Brian Cox still isn’t sure about Jeremy Strong’s method acting approach

The actor has maintained that he thinks his former co-star would be a better actor if he ditched the method approach......»»

Category: topSource:  digitaltrendsRelated NewsDec 7th, 2024

Observing gain-induced group delay between multiphoton pulses generated in a spontaneous down-conversion source

Spontaneous parametric down-conversion (SPDC) and spontaneous four-wave mixing are powerful nonlinear optical processes that can produce multi-photon beams of light with unique quantum properties. These processes could be leveraged to create various.....»»

Category: topSource:  physorgRelated NewsDec 7th, 2024

Amazon"s record-low AirPods 4 price is perfect for nailing down stocking stuffers

The record-breaking AirPods 4 price drop is in stock at Amazon while supplies last, putting the earbuds with Active Noise Cancellation in your hands in just a few days.Grab the lowest price ever on AirPods 4 with ANC.Every model of AirPods is on sale.....»»

Category: appleSource:  appleinsiderRelated NewsDec 6th, 2024

Less is more: Why an economical iridium catalyst works so well

Iridium-based catalysts are needed to produce hydrogen using water electrolysis. Now, a team at HZB has shown that the newly developed P2X catalyst, which requires only a quarter of the iridium, is as efficient and stable over time as the best commer.....»»

Category: topSource:  marketingvoxRelated NewsDec 6th, 2024

SpaceX satellite launch from Kennedy Space Center tops off three launches in 30 hours

SpaceX sent up a commercial satellite late Thursday morning from Kennedy Space Center, completing three launches in just under 30 hours among its three active pads in Florida and California......»»

Category: topSource:  physorgRelated NewsDec 6th, 2024

M4 Mac mini was almost even smaller, but design compromises were made

The redesign of the M4 Mac mini could've been even smaller, Apple executives have admitted, but there were quite a few tradeoffs needed to produce the best version yet.The M4 Mac mini [middle] between an older Mac mini [below] and an Apple TV [above].....»»

Category: appleSource:  appleinsiderRelated NewsDec 6th, 2024

Developing a cyclic molecule that captures phosphate in harmony with water molecules

Researchers at University of Tsukuba, Osaka University, and Kitasato University developed a novel amide cyclodextrin (cyclic oligosaccharide) that can selectively capture phosphate ions in water. In addition, the researchers revealed the mechanism by.....»»

Category: topSource:  physorgRelated NewsDec 5th, 2024

Analysis method reveals unknown chemicals in human serum samples

In the past, chemicals like asbestos and lead caused widespread harm before their dangers were fully understood. Today, many unknown chemicals similarly pose potential risks. Recently, Chiba University researchers developed a new analysis method for.....»»

Category: topSource:  physorgRelated NewsDec 5th, 2024

Method enhances solubility of pea protein for use in food and beverages

Research conducted at the State University of Campinas (UNICAMP) in São Paulo state, Brazil, shows that heat treatment of pea protein and addition of guarana extract result in a compound with significant potential to be used as an ingredient of plan.....»»

Category: topSource:  physorgRelated NewsDec 5th, 2024

Experiments show coating rice seedling with nanoscale carbon dots from durian helps rice plants thrive in salty soil

Extreme weather and pollution have increased the salt content in some soil, making growing conditions harsh for salt-sensitive crops like rice. Now, researchers reporting in ACS Nano detail a possible solution that doesn't require genetic modificatio.....»»

Category: topSource:  physorgRelated NewsDec 5th, 2024

X-ray data-enhanced computational method can determine crystal structures of multiphase materials

A joint research team led by Yuuki Kubo and Shiji Tsuneyuki of the University of Tokyo has developed a new computational method that can efficiently determine the crystal structures of multiphase materials, powders that contain more than one type of.....»»

Category: topSource:  physorgRelated NewsDec 5th, 2024

Historical outbreaks of coffee wilt disease linked to gene transfer from another fungus

The fungus that causes coffee wilt disease repeatedly took up segments of DNA from a related fungal pathogen, which contributed to successive outbreaks of the disease. Lily Peck of Imperial College London, U.K., reports these new findings in a study.....»»

Category: topSource:  physorgRelated NewsDec 5th, 2024

A new method for efficient synthesis of anti-cancer drugs

The Wadsworth–Emmons (HWE) reaction is a fundamental reaction in organic chemistry, widely used to create conjugated carbonyl compounds. Conjugated carbonyl compounds are used in many industries for synthesizing perfumes, plastics, and pharmaceutic.....»»

Category: topSource:  physorgRelated NewsDec 5th, 2024

Researchers reveal the mechanism of runaway electron generation in tokamak fusion reactors

A research team has clarified the mechanism behind the generation of runaway electrons during the startup phase of a tokamak fusion reactor. The paper, "Binary Nature of Collisions Facilitates Runaway Electron Generation in Weakly Ionized Plasmas," w.....»»

Category: topSource:  physorgRelated NewsDec 5th, 2024

Spectroscopy and AI method provide unique window into protein structure and mechanism of action

The lab of Hassane Mchaourab, director of the Center for Applied Artificial Intelligence in Protein Dynamics and professor of molecular physiology and biophysics, has developed a methodological blueprint that couples experimental double electron–el.....»»

Category: topSource:  physorgRelated NewsDec 5th, 2024

Chemists develop color-changing test for rapid salmonella detection

A group of chemists at the University at Albany have developed a new method for fast-acting salmonella detection. The test employs a paper strip that changes color in the presence of the bacterial genome, enabling quick screening for salmonella in fo.....»»

Category: topSource:  physorgRelated NewsDec 5th, 2024

Gene editing and plant domestication essential to protect food supplies in a worsening climate, scientists say

We all need to eat, but the impact of the climate crisis on our crops is throwing the world's food supply into question. Modern crops, domesticated for high food yields and ease of harvesting, lack the genetic resources to respond to the climate cris.....»»

Category: topSource:  informationweekRelated NewsDec 5th, 2024