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Genetic variants identified in miracle fruit pulp transcriptomes

Miracle fruit (Synsepalum dulcificum) is the botanical source of miraculin, a natural, noncaloric sweetener. Miracle fruit (Synsepalum dulcificum) is native to West Africa, where it has been used for more than 100 years to increase the palatability o.....»»

Category: topSource:  physorgFeb 14th, 2024

Nonlinear "skin effect" unveiled in antiferromagnetic materials

A team of researchers has identified a unique phenomenon, a "skin effect," in the nonlinear optical responses of antiferromagnetic materials. The research, published in Physical Review Letters, provides new insights into the properties of these mater.....»»

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Researchers identify 35 new lizard species on Caribbean islands

A new scientific study from Temple University's College of Science and Technology (CST) has identified 35 new species of forest lizards, all from islands in the Caribbean. However, that same study has also found that these species of lizards won't be.....»»

Category: topSource:  pcmagRelated News12 hr. 32 min. ago

How to craft the Miracle Wishful Aurosa outfit in Infinity Nikki

Crafting the full Wishful Aurosa Miracle outfit is difficult, so here's a guide on how to find all the materials required to craft this Infinity Nikki outfit......»»

Category: topSource:  digitaltrendsRelated News15 hr. 32 min. ago

Ocean microbe"s unusual pair of enzymes may boost carbon storage

Stanford researchers have found a surprising genetic twist in a lineage of microbes that may play an important role in ocean carbon storage. The microbes, known as blue-green algae or cyanobacteria, have two different forms of a ubiquitous enzyme tha.....»»

Category: topSource:  theglobeandmailRelated NewsDec 17th, 2024

A history of bacteria domestication: Researchers investigate genetic and phenotypic characteristics of Swiss cheeses

The domestication of livestock and plants marked an important stage in the settlement of human populations in the Neolithic period, as they moved from a hunter-gatherer lifestyle to a subsistence model based on animal husbandry and agriculture. Becau.....»»

Category: topSource:  physorgRelated NewsDec 17th, 2024

Researchers reveal OT-specific malware in use and in development

Malware that’s made specifically to target industrial control systems (ICS), Internet of Things (IoT) and operational technology (OT) control devices is still rare, but in the last few weeks security researchers have identified two salient thre.....»»

Category: securitySource:  netsecurityRelated NewsDec 17th, 2024

Scientists decipher genome map of Lycium barbarum

Lycium barbarum, commonly known as goji berry, is renowned for its pectin polysaccharides (LBPPs), which offer a range of benefits including antioxidant, immune-regulating, and anti-aging effects. However, the absence of a genetic map for Lycium barb.....»»

Category: topSource:  physorgRelated NewsDec 17th, 2024

Genetic test will help safeguard quinoa from downy mildew

Quinoa's grain-like seed offers a flavorful, nutrition-packed addition to soups, salads and side dishes, as well as ingredient for cereals, snacks and pasta. But in order for this versatile seed to get from farm field to table, quinoa growers must be.....»»

Category: topSource:  physorgRelated NewsDec 17th, 2024

Rapid evolution: African clawed frog sex determination challenges prevailing theory

Researchers at McMaster University have uncovered unexpected diversity in the genetic processes that determine the sex of the African clawed frog, a significant discovery in what was already one of the most widely studied amphibians in the world......»»

Category: topSource:  physorgRelated NewsDec 16th, 2024

The secret to feeling good? Make friends with your fridge

Your fridge isn’t just a place to keep your cucumbers cool and your fruit salads fresh. It can be your foodie friend too.....»»

Category: topSource:  pcmagRelated NewsDec 16th, 2024

Completing the "timetree" of primates: A new way to map the evolutionary history of life on Earth

In a new article published in Frontiers in Bioinformatics, biologists Dr. Jack M Craig, Dr. Blair Hedges, and Dr. Sudhir Kumar, all at Temple University, have built an evolutionary tree that encompasses 455 primates, every species for which genetic d.....»»

Category: topSource:  physorgRelated NewsDec 16th, 2024

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.....»»

Category: topSource:  theglobeandmailRelated NewsDec 13th, 2024

Solar-powered plasma technology offers a sustainable solution for seed germination challenges

Seed aging is a critical challenge for seed banks and agricultural industries, significantly reducing germination rates and seedling vigor. This decline not only leads to economic losses but also undermines efforts to preserve genetic diversity......»»

Category: topSource:  theglobeandmailRelated NewsDec 13th, 2024

The origin of genetic code: Study finds textbook version needs revision

Despite awe-inspiring diversity, nearly every lifeform—from bacteria to blue whales—shares the same genetic code. How and when this code came about has been the subject of much scientific controversy......»»

Category: topSource:  physorgRelated NewsDec 12th, 2024

South Dakota outbreak reveals potential H5N1 adaptation in domestic cats

University of Pittsburgh researchers have identified evidence of H5N1 adaptation in domestic cats. Work centered on a rural outbreak in South Dakota, where multiple cats died after showing neurological and respiratory symptoms......»»

Category: topSource:  physorgRelated NewsDec 12th, 2024

Mosquito genetics may explain why Zika virus outbreaks are rare in Africa: Climate change could shift the balance

A study reveals that Africa's low rates of Zika virus outbreaks may be due to a surprising factor: the genetic makeup of local mosquito populations......»»

Category: topSource:  pcmagRelated NewsDec 11th, 2024

BadRAM: $10 hack unlocks AMD encrypted memory

Cybersecurity researchers have identified a vulnerability (CVE-2024-21944, aka BadRAM) affecting ADM processors that can be triggered by rogue memory modules to unlock the chips’ encrypted memory. The SPD chip can be modified using an off-the-s.....»»

Category: securitySource:  netsecurityRelated NewsDec 11th, 2024

A microRNA solves an evolutionary mystery of butterfly and moth wing coloration

Lepidopterans (butterflies and moths) exhibit a splendid diversity of wing color patterns, and many species display black and white, or dark and bright, wing color pattern variants associated with the presence and absence of melanin. Many of these wi.....»»

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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

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