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.....»»
An inner sensor of body movement revealed in zebrafish
Researchers at Karolinska Institutet have revealed a central proprioceptive organ built directly into the central nervous system that acts as an inner movement sensor. The article was recently published in the journal Neuron......»»
Membrane building blocks play decisive role in controlling cell growth
Lipids are the building blocks of the cell membrane. In addition to their structural function, some lipids also play a regulatory role and decisively influence cell growth. This has been investigated in a new study by scientists at Martin Luther Univ.....»»
Mastercard will support cryptocurrencies—but not the ones you think
Supporting major cryptocurrencies like bitcoin could be a regulatory nightmare. Enlarge (credit: Omar Marques/SOPA Images/LightRocket via Getty Images) Mastercard said on Wednesday that it is planning to support cryptocurrencies natively on it.....»»
Genetic "cut and paste" to achieve more nutritious and resistant plants
A team of researchers from the Institute of Plant Molecular and Cellular Biology (IBMCP), mixed center of the Polytechnic University of Valencia (UPV) and the Spanish National Research Council (CSIC), has taken another step to facilitate the genomic.....»»
Hyundai, Kia say they are not in talks with Apple about EV
Hyundai and sister-company Kia say they are not in talks with Apple over a possible partnership to build an electric car, according to new regulatory filings......»»
Tweaking COVID vaccines to fight variants won’t require big trials, FDA says
The regulatory agency is drawing on its experience with annually tweaked flu shots. Enlarge (credit: Getty | Congressional Quarterly) With concerning coronavirus variants erupting around the world, the US Food and Drug Administration is ironin.....»»
New antitrust reform bill charts one possible path for regulating big tech
As Democrats settle into control of both chambers of Congress, signs of the party’s legislative priorities are starting to manifest. So far, lawmakers’ interest in reimagining tech’s regulatory landscape appears to be alive and well.....»»
Apple"s App Tracking Transparency: A New Direction for Consumer Privacy
Apple's ATT framework represents a significant moment: a computer manufacturer is influencing what regulatory actions should exist in the advertising industry. Continue reading........»»
Alibaba sales surge, even as crackdown in China intensifies
Alibaba reported a big quarter for its e-commerce business. But China's most famous tech firm is still poised to face nervous investors on Tuesday as a regulatory crackdown by Beijing and co-founder Jack Ma's fall from grace cast a shadow over its fu.....»»
Alibaba prepares to face investors as crackdown in China intensifies
Alibaba is coming off what was likely a big quarter for its e-commerce business. But China's most famous tech firm is still poised to face nervous investors on Tuesday as a regulatory crackdown in China continues to cast a shadow over its future......»»
Battery companies are the latest SPAC target as EVs huge regulatory boost
Batteries are the latest landing pad for investors. In the past week alone, two companies have announced plans to become publicly traded companies by merging with special purpose acquisition companies. European battery manufacturer FREYR said Friday.....»»
Reddit forum"s role in Gamestop shares frenzy faces regulatory probe
US regulators are to review extraordinary rallies in the shares of struggling gaming retailer Gamestop, part-driven by users of a forum on Reddit, as concerns grow over a surge in retail investor activism......»»
Patterns in primordial germ cell migration
Biologists and mathematicians have investigated how primordial germ cells behave in zebrafish embryos when not influenced by a guidance cue and developed software that merges 3D microscopy images of multiple organisms. This made it possible to recogn.....»»
Facebook’s ‘oversight’ body overturns four takedowns and issues a slew of policy suggestions
Facebook’s self-regulatory ‘Oversight Board’ (FOB) has delivered its first batch of decisions on contested content moderation decisions almost two months after picking its first cases. A long time in the making, the FOB is part of F.....»»
3-D genome brain study uncovers human-specific regulatory changes during development
A team led by Prof. Su Bing from the Kunming Institute of Zoology (KIZ) of the Chinese Academy of Sciences (CAS), Prof. Li Cheng from Peking University, and Prof. Zhang Shihua from the Academy of Mathematics and Systems Science of CAS has reported th.....»»
Tesla reports its first annual profit
Tesla made a $721 million profit thanks to $1.58 billion in regulatory credits. Enlarge / The Model Y assembly line at Tesla's Shanghai factory. (credit: Tesla) Tesla made a profit of $270 million in the fourth quarter of 2020, bringing the ye.....»»
Technology could upend DNA sequencing for diagnosing certain DNA mutations
Doctors are increasingly using genetic signatures to diagnose diseases and determine the best course of care, but using DNA sequencing and other techniques to detect genomic rearrangements remains costly or limited in capabilities. However, an innova.....»»
84% of Mexican hand sanitizers toxic or flawed; FDA issues drastic alert
The regulatory agency has issued alerts for over 200 products. Enlarge / Hand sanitizer being applied to a person's hand. (credit: Getty | Leopoldo Smith) The US Food and Drug Administration on Monday issued a first-of-its-kind alert to try t.....»»
Tesla emissions-credit revenue poised to boom again in 2021
A surge in regulatory-credit revenue had been a major factor in Tesla’s streak of quarterly profits that’s sent shares soaring and made the stock eligible for the S&P 500......»»
Treasury Nominee Yellen Is Looking To Curtail Use of Cryptocurrency
An anonymous reader quotes a report from Ars Technica: Cryptocurrencies could come under renewed regulatory scrutiny over the next four years if Janet Yellen, Joe Biden's pick to lead the Treasury Department, gets her way. During Yellen's Tuesday con.....»»