Mechanism by which exercise strengthens bones and immunity
Scientists have identified the specialized environment, known as a niche, in the bone marrow where new bone and immune cells are produced. The study also shows that movement-induced stimulation is required for the maintenance of this niche, as well a.....»»
Hollow bones that let dinosaurs become giants evolved at least three times independently, shows study
Dinosaurs as big as buses or five-story buildings would not be possible if their bones were dense and heavy like ours. Like present-day birds, dinosaurs had hollow bones with inner structures known as air sacs, which made their skeletons lighter and.....»»
Exploring how the heart toggles between maintenance and energy-boost mode using ribosomes
Researchers at the Centre for Genomic Regulation (CRG) in Barcelona have discovered a mechanism involving ribosomes which helps the heart toggle between a 'regular maintenance mode' for day-to-day function and an 'energy-boost mode' which aids recove.....»»
Study unveils the mechanism behind the generation of large tsunamis off the Northwest Mexican coast
The Northwest Pacific coast of Mexico is an area struck by large earthquakes and tsunamis as a result of the interaction of two tectonic plates. However, to date, the structure of the continental margin and, therefore, the causes behind the generatio.....»»
Stress memory in plants could hold key to growing disease resistant crops
A mechanism behind how plants can develop long-term immunity to stress has been discovered by scientists at the University of Sheffield......»»
Researchers identify cellular mechanism that improves olfactory function
Researchers from Osaka University found that Ca2+ signaling simultaneously performed signal amplification and olfactory adaptation. The results demonstrated that this mysterious phenomenon was segregated inside the cilium. A novel system was used to.....»»
Viasat strengthens network security posture for enterprises with Trusted Cybersecurity Services
The Trusted Cybersecurity Services (TCS) solution, a hosted intrusion detection service that utilizes classified government threat intelligence to identify and address existing, potential, and emerging cyber threats on an organization’s network.....»»
IPK researchers provide insights into grain number determination mechanism of barley
Modifying inflorescences with higher grain capacity is vital for crop grain production. One recurring target is to select inflorescences with more branches or floral structures. Prominent examples include genes affecting floral identity or meristem d.....»»
Researchers find HERC1 protein deficiency causes osteopenia
Bones remain healthy thanks to the fact that they are continuously remodeling, a process dependent on the balance between the activity of osteoblasts—cells that create bone tissue—and the osteoclasts, which reabsorb it. An imbalance between these.....»»
Researchers find mechanism that ensures correct DNA segregation in cell division
A research team led by Dr. Gary Ying Wai Chan from the School of Biological Sciences at The University of Hong Kong (HKU), has uncovered a new mechanism that ensures correct DNA segregation in cell division, where improper cell division will lead to.....»»
Crocodiles could save us from deadly infections
A new study by La Trobe University researchers reveals how crocodiles resist fatal fungal infections using a unique pH sensing mechanism despite living in filthy water......»»
Researchers find evolutionary selection for traits associated with immunity, metabolism in Tsimane and Moseten genomes
A team of global experts has discovered new signals of natural selection in humans......»»
Previously unknown mechanism in precision RNA cleaving by Dicer enzyme revealed
Researchers at the Center for RNA Research, Institute for Basic Science (IBS), in Seoul, have published a study with critical new insights into the structure and function of the Dicer enzyme. Dicer is an enzyme required for the biogenesis of miRNAs.....»»
Veeam Backup for Microsoft 365 v7 strengthens data protection
Veeam Software has released new Veeam Backup for Microsoft 365 v7, backup and recovery solution for Microsoft 365 including Microsoft Exchange Online, SharePoint Online, OneDrive for Business and Microsoft Teams. The latest version of Veeam Backup fo.....»»
Watch these glassy-winged sharpshooters fling pee bubbles with anal catapult
This "superpropulsion mechanism" could help remove water from smartphones, watches. Insects called glassy-wing sharpshooters have an "anal stylus" capable of flicking pee droplets at very high speeds. The glassy-winged sharpshooter.....»»
Atos 5Guard strengthens 5G security posture for organizations
Atos has launched its new ‘5Guard’ security offering for organizations looking to deploy private 5G networks and for telecom operators looking to enable integrated, automated, and orchestrated security to protect and defend their assets and custo.....»»
Study finds the "squishy" outer shell of Venus may be resurfacing the planet
Earth and Venus are rocky planets of about the same size and rock chemistry, so they should be losing their internal heat to space at about the same rate. How Earth loses its heat is well known, but Venus's heat flow mechanism has been a mystery. A s.....»»
SCOTUS “confused” after hearing arguments for weakening Section 230 immunity
SCOTUS sways Google’s way, says eroding Section 230 could crash digital economy. Enlarge / Jose Hernandez and Beatriz Gonzalez, stepfather and mother of Nohemi Gonzalez, who died in a terrorist attack in Paris in 2015, arrive t.....»»
Researchers reveal molecular mechanism of crown ether microsolvation effect on gas-phase native-like protein structure
A research group led by Prof. Wang Fangjun from the Dalian Institute of Chemical Physics (DICP) of the Chinese Academy of Sciences (CAS), in collaboration with Prof. Shun Feng from Southwest Jiaotong University, has revealed the molecular mechanism o.....»»
This mobile fitness game will turn your daily walk into an RPG
Run Legends is a unique mobile game that turns exercise into a walking-based RPG......»»
This bionic finger uses touch to “see” inside human tissue, electronics
Subsurface tactile tomography can detect details beneath a material's surface. Enlarge / Scientists have built a smart bionic finger that mimics the tactile perception mechanism of a human finger. (credit: Y. Li et al., 2023).....»»