Genomic regulatory map of the zebrafish
Zebrafish and humans look very different on the outside. Yet about 70 percent of their genes are similar to human genes—including many that can trigger diseases. That makes the animal a popular model organism. Many observations of biological proces.....»»
Artificial intelligence can help spot traces of natural selection
Researchers have used advanced AI and large sets of genomic data to unveil how humans have adapted to recent diseases......»»
Tumors illuminated brightly and precisely with new biodegradable nanoprobe
New nanoprobes tested in zebrafish could help detect cancer more accurately and might aid diagnosis and therapy in the future......»»
Embryonic tissue undergoes phase transition
When scientists at the Institute of Science and Technology (IST) Austria looked at developing zebrafish embryos, they observed an abrupt and dramatic change: Within just a few minutes, the solid-like embryonic tissue becomes fluid-like. What could ca.....»»
Musk crowns himself "Technoking of Tesla" - as finance boss becomes "master of coin"
Elon Musk has crowned himself "technoking of Tesla" in a regulatory filing that also appears to celebrate the firm's cryptocurrency investments......»»
Musk adds ‘Technoking of Tesla’ title; CFO is ‘Master of Coin’
Musk, the carmaker’s CEO, is now also the “Technoking of Tesla,” and CFO Zach Kirkhorn has added the title “Master of Coin,” according to a regulatory filing. Jerome Guillen is now president of Tesla heavy trucking......»»
AutoWeb narrows losses in Q4, 2020
The dealership marketing company said in a regulatory filing that the $1.38 million Paycheck Protection Program loan it received in April was forgiven in full in January......»»
Simon Hu resigns as Ant Group CEO following regulatory crackdown
Simon Hu has resigned as chief executive officer of Ant Group, months after the digital payments company was forced to pull its IPO amid a crackdown by Chinese regulators......»»
Big Tech companies cannot be trusted to self-regulate: We need Congress to act
The federal government and regulatory powers need to hold Big Tech accountable to their commitments by immediately enacting policy change. Arisha Hatch Contributor Share on Twitter.....»»
Why Big Tech is facing regulatory threats from Australia to Arizona
The era of Silicon Valley exceptionalism is over. Enlarge (credit: Jackie Niam | Getty Images) Last week, Arizona's House of Representatives approved legislation to prohibit platform owners like Apple and Google from locking app makers into th.....»»
From egg to embryo: How developing zebrafish keep RNA levels in check
Mature egg cells and early embryos do not generate their own RNA molecules—instead, they rely on stored maternal RNAs to synthesize their proteins. As the embryo develops, some of these RNAs become superfluous and need to be degraded. Researchers a.....»»
Eight ways chemical pollutants harm the body
A new review of existing evidence proposes eight hallmarks of environmental exposures that chart the biological pathways through which pollutants contribute to disease: oxidative stress and inflammation, genomic alterations and mutations, epigenetic.....»»
White House could shake up auto finance
A stack of concerns awaits the vehicle finance sector as the Biden administration and new Congress settle in and consider changes in regulatory and enforcement priorities......»»
Genomics study identifies routes of transmission of coronavirus in care homes
Genomic surveillance -- using information about genetic differences between virus samples -- can help identify how SARS-CoV-2 spreads in care home settings, whose residents are at particular risk, according to new research......»»
Request for Inputs: SEBI Consultation Paper on Review of regulatory provisions related to Independent Directors
Securities and Exchange Board of India (SEBI) has recently released a consultation paper to solicit comments from public on the proposal to review provisions relating to Independent Directors (IDs) on the board of listed companies. IDs play an import.....»»
Enforcement likely from new CFPB administration
Senior executives at the American Financial Services Association discussed a spate of regulatory hurdles facing auto lenders from the federal and state levels in the years ahead......»»
Genomic insights into the origin of pre-historic populations in East Asia
East Asia today harbors more than a fifth of the world's population and some of the most deeply branching modern human lineages outside of Africa. However, its genetic diversity and deep population history remain poorly understood relative to many ot.....»»
Genomic insights into the origin of pre-historic populations in East Asia
East Asia today harbors more than a fifth of the world's population and some of the most deeply branching modern human lineages outside of Africa. The archaeological record attests that this region was also one of the earliest centers of animal and p.....»»
Parasite dispersal capacity and rates of genetic introgression—a study
The physical movement of species determines their potential scope to leave their primary ecosystem behind in the quest for new niches in which to survive or reproduce—a decisive factor for the processes that determine their genomic characteristics......»»
Following backlash, WhatsApp to roll out in-app banner to better explain its privacy update
Last month, Facebook-owned WhatsApp announced it would delay enforcement of its new privacy terms, following a backlash from confused users which later led to a legal challenge in India and various regulatory investigations. WhatsApp users had misint.....»»
Genomic test helps estimate risk of prostate cancer metastasis, death
A commercially available genomic test may help oncologists better determine which patients with recurrent prostate cancer may benefit from hormone therapy, according to new research......»»