How blocking cell wall formation stops bacterial cell division
Researchers still do not understand exactly how antibiotics kill bacteria. However, this understanding is necessary to develop new antibiotics. And that is precisely what is urgently needed, because bacteria are currently showing more and more resist.....»»
Shedding light on a decades-old protein sorting mystery
Christian de Caestecker, a Ph.D. student in the lab of Ian Macara, Louise B. McGavock Professor and chair of the Department of Cell and Developmental Biology, has proposed and validated a mechanism that addresses a decades-old mystery surrounding epi.....»»
As OpenAI CTO and two others depart, Altman denies link to restructuring plans
Three major departures on same day raise questions about AI company's future. Enlarge / Mira Murati, chief technology officer of OpenAI, speaks during The Wall Street Journal's WSJ Tech Live Conference in Laguna Beach, California.....»»
Scientists develop method to control timing of synthetic DNA droplet division
Many cellular functions in the human body are controlled by biological droplets called liquid-liquid phase separation (LLPS) droplets. These droplets, made of soft biological materials, exist inside living cells but are not enclosed by membranes like.....»»
AI use: 3 essential questions every CISO must ask
In July, Wall Street experienced its worst day since 2022, with the tech-focused Nasdaq falling by 3.6%. The downturn was largely triggered by what commentators suggest is the result of underwhelming earnings from some major tech companies. What’s.....»»
OpenAI CTO Murati shocks with sudden departure as two other execs leave
Three major departures coincide with news about the company's planned restructuring. Enlarge / Mira Murati, chief technology officer of OpenAI, speaks during The Wall Street Journal's WSJ Tech Live Conference in Laguna Beach, Cal.....»»
OpenAI’s Murati shocks with sudden departure announcement
OpenAI CTO's resignation coincides with news about the company's planned restructuring. Enlarge / Mira Murati, Chief Technology Officer of OpenAI, speaks during The Wall Street Journal's WSJ Tech Live Conference in Laguna Beach,.....»»
Bacterial "flipping" allows genes to assume different forms
Imagine being one cartwheel away from changing your appearance. One flip, and your brunette locks are platinum blond. That's not too far from what happens in some prokaryotes, or single-cell organisms, such as bacteria, that undergo something called.....»»
GM, Piston plot hydrogen fuel cell factory in Detroit
GM and Piston Automotive are plotting a hydrogen fuel cell factory in Detroit, GM's first standalone plant for fuel cell production......»»
Editorial: Ugly presidential politics, not national security, blocking U.S. Steel acquisition by Nippon Steel
Nippon Steel's proposed $14.9 billion acquisition of U.S. Steel has been wrongly sidetracked by presidential politics. It should be approved......»»
Cryo-ET study provides viral close-up of HTLV-1, the "overlooked cousin of HIV"
In collaboration with the University of Minnesota and Cornell University, Martin Obr and Florian Schur from the Institute of Science and Technology Austria (ISTA) provide new details into the architecture of HTLV-1 (Human T-cell Leukemia Virus Type 1.....»»
Blocking someone on X is about to get pointless
So it seems that X is making changes to how blocking someone works, where the blocked user can still view public posts. The post Blocking someone on X is about to get pointless appeared first on Phandroid. Blocking someone in messenger or.....»»
Q&A: What"s behind the ban on cell phones in K-12 schools?
This school year, many of the nation's adolescents and teens are sitting in class without the device that can sometimes feel like an added appendage: their smartphones......»»
Researchers uncover key insights into cholesterol"s structure in cell membranes
A new study by Rice University researchers led by Jason Hafner could open new pathways for understanding how cholesterol influences cell membranes and their receptors, paving the way for future research on diseases linked to membrane organization. Th.....»»
Cloudflare moves to end free, endless AI scraping with one-click blocking
Cloudflare may charge an app store-like fee for its AI-scraping data marketplace. Enlarge (credit: Moor Studio | DigitalVision Vectors) Cloudflare announced new tools Monday that it claims will help end the era of endles.....»»
New progenitor cell type discovered, may aid in tissue repair and generation
A team of SAHMRI scientists has discovered a completely new type of cell that has the potential to enhance the future of tissue repair and generation......»»
Human urine could be used as eco-friendly crop fertilizer: Study
Bacterial communities in soil are as resilient to human urine as synthetic fertilizers—making recycling the bodily fluid as a fertilizer for agricultural crops a viable proposition, according to a new study......»»
PepsiCo North America CEO makes a color-coded pie chart of his waking hours to help him lead $27 billion beverage division
PepsiCo North America CEO makes a color-coded pie chart of his waking hours to help him lead $27 billion beverage division.....»»
WSJ: Qualcomm wants to acquire Intel as PC makers switch from x86 to ARM
In a surprising move, chipmaker Qualcomm has been considering a full takeover of Intel, known for its computer processors. A report in The Wall Street Journal on Friday revealed that although a deal is “far from certain,” the two companies have h.....»»
Cards Against Humanity sues SpaceX, alleges “invasion” of land on US/Mexico border
Lawsuit: SpaceX took over "pristine" land CAH bought to stop Trump border wall. Enlarge (credit: Aurich Lawson | Cards Against Humanity) Cards Against Humanity sued SpaceX yesterday, alleging that Elon Musk's firm illega.....»»
How a bacterial pathogen that causes dysentery manipulates molecular activity to assure its survival
Virginia Tech researchers have learned how bacteria manipulate molecules to infect the host organism. Daniel Capelluto and his research team have discovered the mechanism by which the bacterial pathogen Shigella flexneri, the causative agent of dysen.....»»