Native parasite thrives alongside its bee host
Like disease in humans, parasites can wage a deadly evolutionary "arms race" against their hosts, even driving small populations to extinction if they mutate more quickly and gain the upper hand......»»
To help with climate change, carbon capture will have to evolve
The technologies are useful tools but have yet to move us away from fossil fuels. Enlarge / Bioreactors that host algae would be one option for carbon sequestration—as long as the carbon is stored somehow. (credit: Getty Images.....»»
Samsung Galaxy Z Flip 6 officially announced with a heftier price tag
Samsung has officially announced their latest flip foldable smartphone, the Galaxy Z Flip 6, which comes with a host of upgrades. The post Samsung Galaxy Z Flip 6 officially announced with a heftier price tag appeared first on Phandroid. A.....»»
Phage-derived enzyme targets E. faecalis biofilms to mitigate acute graft-versus-host disease
Allogenic hematopoietic cell transplantation (allo-HCT) involves transferring healthy donor stem cells to recipients with conditions such as blood cancer, bone marrow failure, or certain genetic blood disorders. Acute graft-versus-host disease (aGVHD.....»»
A genome-wide screen in live hosts reveals new secrets of parasite infection
Apicomplexan parasites are a common cause of disease, infecting hundreds of millions of people each year. They are responsible for spreading malaria; cryptosporidiosis—a severe childhood diarrheal disease; and toxoplasmosis—a disease that endange.....»»
Restored oyster sanctuaries host more marine life despite parasites, biologists discover
In the campaign to restore Chesapeake Bay, oyster sanctuaries rank among the most hotly contested strategies. But new research suggests these no-harvest areas are working, and not only for the oysters......»»
Study measures toughness of bettong and potoroo foods to aid in conservation efforts
From sifting through topsoil for native truffles to cracking open hard shells of seeds and nuts to munch on the tasty kernels, Australia bettongs and potoroos are described as "ecosystem engineers" in a two-way relationship between their rich diet an.....»»
Mississippi lacks Black doctors, even as lawmakers increasingly target diversity programs
Medical schools around the country are trying to recruit Black, Hispanic, and Native American students, all of whom remain disproportionately underrepresented in the field of medicine. Research has shown that patients of color prefer seeing doctors o.....»»
Pear-derived discovery: A genetic mechanism to fortify crops against drought
A recent study has shed light on a critical genetic mechanism that boosts plants' ability to withstand drought. The research uncovers the role of the transcription factor PbERF3, native to wild pears, which works in concert with the protein PbHsfC1a.....»»
Researchers reveal how myrtle rust pathogen breaks into a host plant
A recent study looking at the molecular foundation of myrtle rust reveals how the pathogen breaks into a host plant and how the host plant responds. This insight will inform the design of useful tools to prevent future break-ins and safeguard plant h.....»»
How a Group of Butterflies Managed to Fly 4,200 Kilometers Without Stopping
When butterflies not native to South America appeared on a beach in French Guiana, entomologists started sleuthing to prove where they came from—and how they might have got there......»»
Exploring the molecular basis of how pradimicin A binds to viral N-glycan, a potential SARS-CoV-2 entry inhibitor
HIV, Ebola and most recently, COVID-19 viruses have had an enormous impact on our societies world-wide. All these viruses are "enveloped viruses," viruses that have an exterior envelope that surrounds them largely composed of their host's cells. This.....»»
Philadelphia radio host Howard Eskin suspended from Phillies home games over "unwelcome kiss"
Philadelphia radio host Howard Eskin suspended from Phillies home games over "unwelcome kiss".....»»
Apple releases iOS 17.6 developer beta 2, plus visionOS 1.3, iPadOS 17.6, and more
Today Apple released the second developer beta for iOS 17.6 alongside a host of other beta software releases for its other platforms. more….....»»
Apple Intelligence is coming this fall, but these features won’t be included
Apple Intelligence stands poised to be the most powerful addition to the iPhone, Mac, and iPad this year. When iOS 18, macOS Sequoia, and iPadOS 18 debut this fall, they’ll include a host of Apple Intelligence features—albeit labeled as beta......»»
It"s a challenging drive to Washington"s ocean beaches as state spends billions to help fish
It took 50 million years for salmon to evolve and only about 50 years to nearly wipe them out. Now, Washington's native salmon and steelhead populations are getting a reprieve—one stream at a time......»»
There’s no Threads app for iPad, but this simple trick will unlock an app-like experience today
Instagram as a company seems to have never heard of this little niche product called the iPad. There may never be an Instagram iPad app, which doesn’t bode well for Threads’ own chances of native iPad support either. But did you know that you.....»»
Swiss study of Portuguese immigrants looks into the impact of citizenship on identity
From the moment immigrants set eyes on acquiring citizenship in their host country—especially when they accept it as a nationality of higher status—they already begin to identify with the particular nation. Furthermore, they simultaneously grow a.....»»
iOS 18: Siri to gain extensive knowledge to trigger individual app functions, powered by AI
Siri is expected to be at the center of a host of AI-related enhancements coming to iOS 18. Now, thanks to a new report from Bloomberg’s Mark Gurman, we have fresh information on some of the specific upgrades coming to Apple’s intelligent assista.....»»
Ancient medicine blends with modern-day research in new tissue regeneration method
For centuries, civilizations have used naturally occurring, inorganic materials for their perceived healing properties. Egyptians thought green copper ore helped eye inflammation, the Chinese used cinnabar for heartburn, and Native Americans used cla.....»»
How to watch the Mavs vs Timberwolves Game 5 live stream
The Timberwolves host the Mavericks for Game 5 of the West finals tonight, and we've found all the best ways you can watch a live stream......»»