Modeling how cells choose their fates
It may seem hard to believe, but each one of us began as a single cell that proliferated into the trillions of cells that make up our bodies. Though each of our cells has the exact same genetic information, each also performs a specialized function:.....»»
Female mosquitoes rely on one another to choose the best breeding sites, and they"re already on the hunt
Aedes aegypti mosquitoes, one of the most common species in the U.S., love everything about humans. They love our body heat and odors, which enable them to find us. They love to feed on our blood to make their eggs mature. They even love all the stan.....»»
The Honda CR-V e:FCEV is a plug-in fuel-cell hybrid nobody asked for
Hydrogen has problems, and this isn't a solution, but it's a decent CR-V. Enlarge / We still think hydrogen fuel cells make more sense for static generators like the ones in the background, but Honda decided to make a fuel cell-p.....»»
How DHX9 stress granules protect daughter cells from UV-induced RNA damage
During the process of cell division, new daughter cells inherit a mix of genetic material and other molecules from their mother cells. This inheritance includes both beneficial components, which can help them for a robust start in life, and potential.....»»
Scientists publish novel research on how individual cells respond to viral infection
A team of scientists from Montana State University recently published unique research examining how individual cells respond to viral infection. The work used state-of-the-art technology to culture cells and track infection in real time; it is the fi.....»»
Study shows how surface curvature drives cell migration
The curvature of a surface determines the migration behavior of biological cells. They preferentially move along valleys or grooves while avoiding ridges. These findings, published in the journal Proceedings of the National Academy of Sciences with c.....»»
Using a non-destructive, light diffraction fingerprint technique to detect viral infections in cells
A combined team of engineers from Jiangsu University and Harvard University used a non-destructive, light diffraction fingerprint technique to detect viral infections in cells. Their paper is published in the journal Science Advances......»»
In vivo production of CAR-T cells using virus-mimetic fusogenic nanovesicles
Chimeric antigen receptors (CARs) are synthesized membrane proteins that enable lymphocytes to recognize and respond to the specific antigens of target cells. Despite the impressive efficacy of CAR-T cell therapy in treating B-cell lymphoma or leukem.....»»
M3 15-inch MacBook Air vs M3 14-inch MacBook Pro -- Ultimate buyer"s guide
Apple's new 15-inch MacBook Air with M3 is very close, price-wise, to the 14-inch MacBook Pro. With similar core specifications, here's what to consider when you have to choose between the two.M3 15-inch MacBook Air [left], M3 14-inch MacBook Pro [ri.....»»
Researchers find new ways to regulate hole transport layer for efficient perovskite solar cells
According to a study published in Nano Energy, a research group led by Prof. Chen Chong from the Hefei Institutes of Physical Science of the Chinese Academy of Sciences has increased the photoelectric conversion efficiency (PCE) of perovskite solar c.....»»
Research uncovers specific protein interactions needed for cells to break down and remove damaged mitochondria
Autophagy is a process used by cells as a recycling system to transport and break down organelles and other cytosolic components, which become enveloped in a membrane called the autophagosome. When this involves the removal of damaged mitochondria, i.....»»
Supercharging fuel cells with caffeine
With global goals set on transitioning away from fossil fuels, fuel cells stand out as a promising carbon-free energy source. Comprising an anode and a cathode separated by an electrolyte, fuel cells convert the chemical energy of fuel directly into.....»»
The best mouse for Mac for 2024
Seeking the best mouse for your Mac? With so many options to choose from, we're here to help you narrow down the perfect mouse for you, no matter what you need......»»
The MacBook Air 15 vs. MacBook Pro 14: the easy way to decide
Now that both models have the M3 chip, it's never been harder to choose between the MacBook Air and MacBook Pro......»»
Study shows for the first time that different forms of cellular adhesion structures can interconvert
Cells form adhesion structures to anchor themselves in their environment. The coordinated assembly and disassembly of these adhesions also enables cells to move from one place to another......»»
Why eukaryotes, not bacteria, evolved complex multicellularity
Prokaryotic single-celled organisms, the ancestors of modern-day bacteria and archaea, are the most ancient form of life on our planet, first appearing roughly 3.5 billion years ago. The first eukaryotic cells appeared around 1–1.5 billion years la.....»»
A novel strategy to efficiently distinguish subtype-specific cardiomyocytes from human iPS cells
In a recent study led by Associate Professor Yoshinori Yoshida (Department of Cell Growth and Differentiation) and published in Communications Biology, a team of researchers identified CD151 as a marker for distinguishing subtype-specific cardiomyocy.....»»
Deciphering how viruses choose to turn nasty or not to their bacterial host
Researchers from the Shmunis School of Biomedicine and Cancer Research at Tel Aviv University have deciphered a novel complex decision-making process that helps viruses choose to turn nasty or stay friendly to their bacterial host. In a new paper, th.....»»
Paper offers a mathematical approach to modeling a random walker moving across a random landscape
Tiny particles like pollen grains move constantly, pushed and pulled by environmental forces. To study this motion, physicists use a "random walk" model—a system in which every step is determined by a random process. Random walks are useful for stu.....»»
Brave Browser sees sharp increase in take-up as Apple prompts EU users to choose
One change Apple made in iOS 17.4 has resulted in a notable increase in the number of iPhone owners choosing to install the Brave Browser app to use in place of Safari. The EU’s Digital Markets Act (DMA) required Apple to prompt European iPhone.....»»
M3 15-inch MacBook Air vs M3 14-inch MacBook Pro -- Comparison
Apple's new 15-inch MacBook Air with M3 is very close, price-wise, to the 14-inch MacBook Pro. With similar core specifications, here's what to consider when you have to choose between the two.M3 15-inch MacBook Air [left], M3 14-inch MacBook Pro [ri.....»»