Mitochondria found to be protected by ketogenesis
Ketone bodies are generally an alternative energy source during starvation, but in newborns, ketogenesis is active regardless of nutritional status. In a recent study from Kumamoto University (Japan), researchers analyzed the effects of ketogenesis i.....»»
Uproar in Greece as mascot seal killed in protected area
A young endangered monk seal who became the mascot of a Greek island in a marine protected area after surviving a cyclone and endearing himself to locals has been killed, sparking an uproar......»»
How cells control mitochondria
Researchers discover a signaling protein that controls the assembly of human cellular 'power plants'......»»
How cells control mitochondria
Errors in the metabolic processes of mitochondria are responsible for a variety of diseases such as Parkinson's and Alzheimer's. Scientists needed to find out just how the necessary building blocks are imported into the complex biochemical apparatus.....»»
WhatsApp is testing encrypted cloud backups on Android
The anticipated security feature is available in WhatsApp's latest beta version for Android (2.21.15.5). When activated, both chat and media history in your cloud backups can be protected using a password. This comes with a catch though: if you lose.....»»
Measuring how effectively protected areas in Amazonia fight deforestation
While tropical forests remain threatened and their future is uncertain, the importance of understanding how well individual protected areas avoid deforestation increases. Researchers from the University of Turku and University of Helsinki, Finland, h.....»»
Global study reveals effectiveness of protected area
Scientists have published a global study on the effectiveness of protected areas in preventing deforestation......»»
People given "friendly" bacteria in nose drops protected against meningitis, study suggests
A recent trial has shown that nose drops of modified 'friendly' bacteria may protect against meningitis......»»
A mitochondrial self-preservation mechanism
Mitochondria, the powerhouse of the cell, convert sustenance into energy, fueling the cell's activities. In addition to power, mitochondria also produce reactive oxygen species, byproduct molecules primed to help facilitate communication among the ot.....»»
How an unfolding protein can induce programmed cell death
The death of cells is well regulated. If it occurs too much, it can cause degenerative diseases. Too little, and cells can become tumors. Mitochondria, the power plants of cells, play a role in this programmed cell death. Scientists have obtained new.....»»
Antibodies help identify women protected from placental malaria
Six antibody characteristics could help scientists identify which pregnant women are at risk of placental malaria infections......»»
Researchers identify muscle proteins whose quantity is reduced in type 2 diabetes
A study shows that the concentration of mitochondrial muscle proteins already decreases markedly in prediabetes. The new finding confirms the significance of muscle mitochondria in the development of type 2 diabetes......»»
3D digital city model analyzes effects of blocking sunlight
When the summer sun blazes on a hot city street, our first reaction is to flee to a shady spot protected by a building or tree......»»
Universal mechanism of regulation in plant cells discovered
All plant cells obtain their energy mainly from two organelles they contain—chloroplasts (responsible for photosynthesis) and mitochondria (responsible for the biochemical cycle of respiration that converts sugars into energy). However, a large num.....»»
The best iPhone 11 Pro Max cases and covers
We take a look at some of the best iPhone 11 Pro Max cases to change up the style of your new Apple phone and to keep it protected from scratches and falls......»»
Are zoos inadvertently complicit in wildlife trade? The case of a rare Borneo lizard
Should zoos display legally protected species that have been smuggled out of their range countries? A new study suggests that a pause and rethink may be needed, as it reports that accredited zoos have acquired a rare and legally protected reptile, th.....»»
A mitochondria-targeted fluorescent probe for cisplatin
NUS chemists have developed a mitochondria-targeted fluorescent probe for real-time imaging of clinically important anticancer drug cisplatin in live cancer cell models......»»
Panama expands the limits of the Coiba protected area
On June 8, World Oceans Day, the President of Panama, Laurentino Cortizo, signed an executive decree that expands the limits of the Cordillera de Coiba protected area, a step that will double the amount of Panamanian marine surface that is under some.....»»
S.Africa"s rooibos tea joins champagne on EU protection list
Like champagne, roquefort and Kalamata olives, South Africa's world-famous rooibos tea has been added to a European Union list of protected agricultural products and foodstuffs, an industry official said Wednesday......»»
Hackers can mess with HTTPS connections by sending data to your email server
Cross-protocol attacks could potentially steal login cookies or execute malicious code. Enlarge (credit: Getty Images) When you visit an HTTPS-protected website, your browser doesn't exchange data with the webserver until it has ensured that t.....»»
The best MacBook Pro cases and covers
MacBooks aren't cheap, so keeping them well protected is a good plan. We've put together a list of our favorite great cases, from hard shells to soft sleeves......»»