Individual genetics help determine composition of the gut microbiome
Microorganisms are involved in nearly all biological processes on earth. As an important component of a metaorganism, i.e., the community of a complex living organism with colonizing microorganisms, they are a central building block of life on our pl.....»»
New method tags cells with location coordinates for single-cell studies
When a scientist wants to study individual cells at the molecular level within an organ like the heart or brain, they usually break the tissue up to analyze the cells. This provides rich detail about gene activity, but doesn't retain information abou.....»»
Attainment gap between UK white and minority ethnic medical students varies by ethnicity and medical school
The size of the gap in academic achievement between white and minority ethnic medical students in the UK varies considerably, depending on their individual ethnicity and which medical school they attended, finds the largest study of its kind, publish.....»»
How "sleeping" microorganisms can determine the fate of a population
Microorganisms that temporarily "go to sleep" play an important role in the evolution and survival of a population. Mathematician Shubhamoy Nandan conducted research on the effect of this characteristic called "dormancy" in a novel mathematical model.....»»
Environmental stress rather than genetics influenced height differences in early Neolithic people: Study
The difference in height between female and male individuals in northern Europe during the Early Neolithic (8,000–6,000 years before present, bp) may have been influenced by cultural factors, a paper published in Nature Human Behaviour suggests. Th.....»»
Holiday Deal Hub: Exclusive deals on the best accessories & apps for iPhone, iPad, Mac & more
To kick-off the 2023 holiday season, 9to5Mac is bringing readers exclusive deals on some of our favorite accessories for iPhone, Mac and more, with our annual Holiday Deal Hub. That includes our featured deals: 40% off individual 1Password subscrip.....»»
Reassessing what we can expect from peptides in disease detection
Based on blood tests, it is possible to detect rare genetic diseases, recognize cancer, or determine the inflammation level in the body. Moreover, due to the rapid development of medical diagnostics based on biofluid analysis, many efforts are being.....»»
Round 2: We test the new Gemini-powered Bard against ChatGPT
We run the models through seven categories to determine an updated champion. Enlarge (credit: Aurich Lawson) Back in April, we ran a series of useful and/or somewhat goofy prompts through Google's (then-new) PaLM-powered.....»»
Gene variants that promote having more sex and kids diminish your life span
A literal life-or-death balance, playing out at the level of individual genes. Enlarge / A large family can come with some unfortunate downsides (in addition to that weird cousin). (credit: Oliver Rossi) Analysis of geno.....»»
Sensor implant gathers information about the welfare of individual farmed salmon
Sick and injured farmed salmon are a problem, but researchers have recently developed an implant that uses sensors to gather information about the welfare of individual fish......»»
Molecular fossils study sheds light on feeding strategy shift in ancient life
Paleontologists are getting a glimpse at life over a billion years in the past based on chemical traces in ancient rocks and the genetics of living animals. Research published in Nature Communications combines geology and genetics, showing how change.....»»
Examining factors that determine creaky voice use
Vocal fry has a bad reputation in American English. A subtype of creaky voice, a feature of speech that sounds gravelly and pulse-like, this manner of speech is sometimes used to form judgment about the speaker. In many languages, the creaky tone cha.....»»
Astronomers calculate which exoplanets are most likely to have water
Astronomers know of about 60 rocky exoplanets orbiting in the habitable zones of their stars. When they try to determine how habitable these planets might be, detecting water in their atmospheres plays a huge role. But what if there was another way o.....»»
Physicists "entangle" individual molecules for the first time, hastening possibilities for quantum computing
For the first time, a team of Princeton physicists have been able to link together individual molecules into special states that are quantum mechanically "entangled." In these bizarre states, the molecules remain correlated with each other—and can.....»»
Engineers develop a way to determine how the surfaces of materials behave
Designing new compounds or alloys whose surfaces can be used as catalysts in chemical reactions can be a complex process relying heavily on the intuition of experienced chemists. A team of researchers at MIT has devised a new approach using machine l.....»»
Ocean acidification creates legacy of stress for red abalone, study finds
Stressful childhoods can affect an individual's adult years and influence future generations. Scientists at the University of California, Davis, found a similar pattern holds true for red abalone exposed as babies, and again as adults, to the stress.....»»
A novel microscope operates on the quantum state of single electrons
Physicists at the University of Regensburg have found a way to manipulate the quantum state of individual electrons using a microscope with atomic resolution. The results of the study have now been published in the journal Nature......»»
Microsoft will offer extended security updates for Windows 10
Microsoft will not abandon Windows 10 users to an insecure fate once it reaches end of support (EOS) on October 14, 2025: both enterprises and individual consumers will be able receive Extended Security Updates (ESU), but will have to pay for them. D.....»»
Identifying the fish species present in a river based on traces of their DNA
As they swim around, fish leave DNA fragments behind them, for example via their skin or their excrements. Once collected and analyzed, these indicators allow scientists to determine all the species present in the environment. What's more, the method.....»»
You can use Microsoft Teams to send text messages. Here’s how
You can create individual SMS chats or group chats easily via Microsoft Teams, or use your Android device to access Teams SMS chats......»»
Securing the global food supply despite EU regulations
Researchers at the University of Bayreuth have compiled information to help political decision-makers better understand the individual options for a new EU-wide regulation of breeding technologies. The aim is to ensure the success of food producers i.....»»