How diet controls RNA maturation
Particularly sensitive to chemical modifications, mRNAs are molecules responsible for transmitting the information encoded in our genome, allowing for the synthesis of proteins. Two teams have focused on a specific type of chemical modification - cal.....»»
Radiocarbon analysis shows springtail diet includes carbon from living plants
Springtails are those small hexapod invertebrates that are known to spring at the hint of foreign movement, thus acquiring their unique name. Though they form an active part of the soil food web by occupying lower trophic levels, little is known abou.....»»
Troomi wireless takes parental controls for your kid’s phone up to 11
Troomi is a wireless carrier, phone provider, and child safety mechanism, all in one. But it's a little too aggressive for our tastes......»»
On-screen touch controls are gaining in popularity according to Xbox Cloud Gaming
When Microsoft launched Xbox Cloud Gaming (xCloud for simplicity's sake) just over a year ago, Minecraft Dungeons was the only game with an on-screen gamepad for playing on mobile devices. Since then, more than 100 titles have received touch control.....»»
Battlefield 2042: Best controller settings
Battlefield 2042 allows the complete remapping of your controls. Here are the best controller settings for Battlefield 2042 and easier helicopter controls......»»
Is There More to a Healthy-Heart Diet Than Cholesterol?
A high-fat diet is thought to increase the risk of a heart attack. But some say that the long-held dogma of “bad” cholesterol might be flawed -- Read more on ScientificAmerican.com.....»»
Researchers identify key RNA "gatekeeper" in gene expression, pointing to possible new drug targets
Researchers have identified the first non-coding RNA that controls formation of chromosome loops, which govern gene expression. Jpx RNA was previously thought to be involved only in X chromosome inactivation, a necessary step in development of female.....»»
Telehealth-delivered diet and exercise program eased knee pain and triggered weight loss
Combined diet and exercise Telehealth program saw 80 per cent of participants experience reduced knee pain with an average weight loss of approximately 10.2 per cent......»»
MRI reveals altered brain structure in fetuses exposed to alcohol
In the first MRI-based study to investigate pre-natal alcohol exposure, researchers found significant changes in the brain structure of fetuses exposed to alcohol compared to healthy controls......»»
The point of no return: Chromatin enforces cell fate decisions
Stem cells balance self-renewal with differentiation into mature cells. A fundamental and intriguing question is when during the process of maturation a cell reaches a "point of no return," losing its capacity to self-renew and becoming committed to.....»»
Reduced meat diet has many advantages
Which diet is better: moderately reduce meat consumption and eat more fruit, vegetables and wholegrain products or eating more fish and seafood? Or even switch completely to a vegan diet? A new study shows that the answer to these questions is not as.....»»
Is the relationship between diet, intestinal bacteria and cells key to preventing systemic inflammation?
Mice fed a diet high in fat, cholesterol and calories, akin to the Western diet, had higher measures of blood lipids associated with elevated levels of inflammation, a new study finds......»»
Reduced meat diet has many advantages
Which diet is better: to moderately reduce meat consumption and eat more fruit, vegetables and wholegrain products, as recommended by the German Nutrition Society? Follow our southern neighbors' example and eat more fish and seafood? Or even switch c.....»»
Study shows new potential of fish by-products
Fish farming by-products have the potential to increase the sustainability of aquaculture, and contribute to other sectors—such as food, diet supplements, animal feed and cosmetics, according to a new study......»»
Healthier UK diets linked to lower greenhouse gas emissions
A new analysis adds to evidence that nutritious diets are often more environmentally sustainable, while also demonstrating the feasibility of evaluating diet sustainability at the scale of specific foods -- rather than broader food-group categories......»»
How to add voice control to your Xbox for $20 on Cyber Monday
Here's how to add Alexa voice controls to your Xbox One console for $20. You need to see this!.....»»
Rare hunting scene raises questions over polar bear diet
A polar bear chases a reindeer into the water, drags it ashore and devours it, in a striking scene caught on film for the first time......»»
New link between diet, intestinal stem cells and disease discovered
Obesity, diabetes and gastrointestinal cancer are frequently linked to an unhealthy diet. However, the molecular mechanisms responsible for this are not fully understood. Researchers have gained some new insights that help to better understand this c.....»»
How eating less in early life could help with reproduction later on
New research shows how switching from a restricted diet to eating as much as you like could be beneficial for reproduction in later life. Researchers studied the eating and mating habits of the small fruit fly Drosophila melanogaster. They found that.....»»
Only alcohol -- not caffeine, diet or lack of sleep -- might trigger heart rhythm condition
New research that tested possible triggers of a common heart condition, including caffeine, sleep deprivation and sleeping on the left side, found that only alcohol use was consistently associated with more episodes of the heart arrhythmia......»»
How eating less in early life could help with reproduction later on
Switching from a restricted diet to eating as much as you like could be beneficial for reproduction in later life, according to new research from the University of East Anglia......»»