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.....»»
Australians urged to consider environment as well as health when reaching for sweets and pastries
Keen to do your bit for the environment? Cut back on sweets, pastries, fried foods and processed meat. According to a new study published this month, reducing these foods in our diet is not only better for our health but also the planet......»»
Single molecule controls unusual ants" switch from worker to queen-like status
Depending on the outcome of social conflicts, ants of the species Harpegnathos saltator do something unusual: they can switch from a worker to a queen-like status known as gamergate. Now, researchers reporting in the journal Cell on November 4th have.....»»
Amazon shuts down New World"s "economy controls" to prevent a gold duplication glitch
This past weekend, New World players discovered a glitch that opened up several game-breaking exploits. One of them allows players to generate infinite gold, so Amazon decided to shut all wealth transactions down until it could fix the bug. YouTuber.....»»
Three ways to reduce the carbon footprint of food purchased by US households
Most consumers want to make food purchases that are smart for their wallets, their health and the environment. And while switching to a vegetarian or vegan diet can lower one's impact on greenhouse gas emissions, it may not be realistic or healthful.....»»
Climate-Driven Extinction Made Mammals" Teeth Less Weird
Fossils show how species diversity—and dental diversity—suddenly collapsed 30 million years ago, suggesting a link between climate, diet, and survival......»»
The 5:2 diet: A good choice for gestational diabetes
Weight loss after gestational diabetes can prevent the onset of type 2 diabetes. Yet finding the most effective way to lose weight and keep it off can be a challenge, especially for mothers with a new baby. Now, new research suggests that the popular.....»»
Cleveland Clinic study links gut microbiome and aggressive prostate cancer
Researchers have shown for the first time that diet-associated molecules in the gut are associated with aggressive prostate cancer, suggesting dietary interventions may help reduce risk. While more research will be necessary, the study's lead author.....»»
Pilot study explores neural mechanisms of balance dysfunction after traumatic brain injury
Researchers examine graph-theoretical properties of brain networks in traumatic brain injury and controls and their association with balance impairment and structural damage......»»
A diet of essential amino acids could keep dementia at bay
Protein intake is known to be vital for maintaining brain function in older individuals. Now, using a mouse model of Alzheimer's disease, researchers have shown that the intake of a specific set of amino acids can inhibit the death of brain cells, pr.....»»
Specific molecular mechanism that controls the transition from acute to chronic pain
A new study reveals the specific molecular mechanism that controls the transition from acute to chronic pain, and identifies this mechanism as a critical target for disease-modifying medicines......»»
Orkney"s seaweed-eating sheep offer hopes of greener farming
On a tiny island in Scotland's far-flung Orkneys, thousands of sheep spend the winter munching on seaweed, a unique diet that scientists say offers hope for reducing planet-warming methane emissions......»»
Inside Facebook"s Strategy to Bring the Privacy War to Apple
An internal Facebook document reveals the "knife fight" the company is determined to have to fend off Apple’s new privacy controls. Continue reading........»»
Embracing secure hybrid work with four foundational IT controls
Hybrid work has become the norm for many businesses. In fact, a 2021 survey conducted by HR consulting firm Mercer found that out of a group of 510 employers with flexible work programs in place, 70% plan to adopt a hybrid work model. While the new w.....»»
Video: How can we eat without cooking the planet?
Professor Susan Jebb , Oxford's diet and population health expert maintains, "We cannot meet Net Zero targets without changing our diet.".....»»
Valve’s “Deck Verified” program evaluates which Steam games are Steam Deck-ready
"Verified" games need to work with Steam Deck controls, have legible text, and more. Enlarge / Games that earn the "Deck Verified" checkmark will appear in the "Great on Deck" tab of the Steam Store. (credit: Valve Corporation).....»»
Study yields insights into the ecology of fishing jaguars, including rare social interactions
Oregon State University researchers and a team of international scientists have gained new insights into the diet, population density and social interactions of a group of Brazilian jaguars......»»
Early modern human from Southeast Asia adapted to a rainforest environment
Although there has been evidence of our species living in rainforest regions in Southeast Asia from at least 70,000 years ago, the poor preservation of organic material in these regions limits how much we know about their diet and ecological adaptati.....»»
Sky Glass camera resurrects Xbox Kinect, and it"s coming next year
Sky's video camera included Kinect-style motion controls for gaming, alongside video calling and fitness monitoring......»»
Rakuten"s Kobo brand introduces Kobo Sage and Kobo Libra 2 eReaders
The Kobo Sage is described as the company’s most luxurious reading experience to date. It packs an 8-inch HD flush E-Ink Carta 1200 glare-free screen with adjustable brightness and temperature controls. There’s 32GB of onboard storage that’s ac.....»»
Bat guts become less healthy through diet of "fast food" from banana plantations
Nectar-feeding bats foraging in intensively managed banana plantations in Costa Rica have a less diverse set of gut microbes in comparison to bats feeding in their natural forest habitat or organic plantations, reveals new research published today in.....»»