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.....»»
Scientists discover how low phosphorus regulates rice architecture and nutrient uptake
Researchers led by Dr. Wang Bing and Li Jiayang from the Institute of Genetics and Developmental Biology of the Chinese Academy of Sciences have shown that low phosphorus activates the biosynthesis and signaling of strigoalactones to regulate plant a.....»»
When predicting the function of microbial communities, simpler may be better
As biologists learn more about how microbial communities work together, a major goal is understanding how their composition determines function. What combination of strains and species makes the best team for breaking down pollutants, for example, or.....»»
Uncovering previously unexplored cellular mechanisms
Single-cell and spatially resolved omics have helped scientists take a closer look at tissue composition, structure, and function. This comprehensive understanding paves the way for them to uncover some intricate and previously unknown disease mechan.....»»
Scientists present the first set of global maps showing geographic patterns of beta-diversity in flowering plants
Beta-diversity serves as a crucial metric for gauging shifts in species composition over spatial or temporal scales, bridging the spectrum between localized (alpha) and broader regional (gamma) diversity. In the fields of ecology, biogeography and co.....»»
The best classes in Lords of the Fallen
Your starting class will determine what your entire build looks like in Lords of the Fallen. To get off on the right foot, here are the best classes to pick......»»
Genshin Impact: Major Private Server Dev Faces DMCA Subpoenas
The developer of Genshin Impact has filed DMCA subpoena applications against GitHub, YouTube, and Spartan Host, hoping to unmask an individual connected to the largest private server provider in China. Since player progress gained unofficially upsets.....»»
The best iPhones in 2023: which iPhone is right for you?
Shopping for a new iPhone? We compare all of the current models available to determine the best options for every need and budget......»»
Honey bees may inherit altruistic behavior from their mothers
True altruism is rare behavior in animals, but a new study by Penn State researchers has found that honey bees display this trait. Additionally, they found that an evolutionary battle of genetics may determine the parent from whom they inherit it......»»
Flagship individual animals found to boost conservation efforts
"Flagship" individual animals like Cecil the lion or Freya the walrus can boost conservation, new research suggests......»»
Europe asks if Digital Markets Act should apply to iMessage
EU officials are asking rivals of the tech giants whether Apple's iMessage should be subjected to the rules of the Digital Markets Act, to help determine the next course of action for the regulators.European flagsThe European Union's Digital Markets.....»»
Deciphering the intensity of past ocean currents
Ocean currents determine the structure of the deep-sea ocean floor and the transport of sediments, organic carbon, nutrients and pollutants. In flume-tank experiments, researchers from MARUM—Center for Marine Environmental Sciences at the Universit.....»»
It"s not just Victoria"s iconic Mountain Ash trees at risk—it"s every species in their community
When we think of extinction, we think of individual species. But nature doesn't operate like that. Entire communities and even whole ecosystems are now so compromised they could be lost entirely. Australia now has about 100 ecological communities at.....»»
Astrophysicists determine how to find a supernova
The probability of detecting a supernova associated with a gamma-ray burst is currently 0.00346%. A network of several telescopes in different geographical coordinates, checking data in different photometric filters, analyzing images and taking into.....»»
How proteins roll the dice to determine bee sex
To date it has been unclear exactly how the sex of a bee is determined. A research team from Heinrich Heine University Düsseldorf (HHU) including biologists and chemists has now identified a key gene and the molecular mechanism linked with it. In th.....»»
Code sleuth discovers reference to Apple Pencil charging via USB-C
Apple could be preparing for an Apple Pencil 3 with USB-C, but it is difficult to determine exactly what a code reference is suggesting in iOS 17.1 beta 2.A USB-C Apple Pencil could be on the wayThe 10.9-inch iPad was released with a USB-C port and c.....»»
Climate change and cattle: Genetics may hold answer to heat stress tolerance
How do farmers decide which cows to breed and which to put out to pasture?.....»»
Understanding the single cell proteome in the context of surrounding tissue
Similar to humans and animals, which adapt their diet or behavior to given environmental conditions, the function and protein composition of single cells also depends on which resources are available in their immediate environment......»»
McAfee’s AI technology strengthens privacy and identity protections for users
McAfee announced new AI protections and enhanced privacy and identity features as part of its latest product lineup. As McAfee continues to move beyond protecting individual devices to protecting people, McAfee’s newest portfolio of products includ.....»»
Growing in molasses: Cosmic large-scale structure caught growing slower than expected
The large-scale structure of the universe—the gigantic, hierarchical cosmic web of structures bound by gravity—is mostly made up of dark matter. The growth of the large-scale structure, from individual galaxies to galaxy clusters, cosmic voids an.....»»
Genetics of attraction: Mate choice in fruit flies
Genetic quality or genetic compatibility? What do female fruit flies prioritize when mating? Researchers at the University of Zurich show that both factors are important at different stages of the reproductive process and that females use targeted st.....»»