New CRISPR system for gene silencing doesn"t rely on cutting DNA
Scientists from Vilnius University's (VU) Life Sciences Center (LSC) have discovered a unique way for cells to silence specific genes without cutting DNA. This research, led by Prof. Patrick Pausch and published in the journal Nature Communications,.....»»
Study: DNA corroborates “Well-man” tale from Norse saga
The "Well-man" likely had blue eyes, blond or light-brown hair, and hailed from southern Norway. A 12th-century Norse saga tells of an invading army from the south razing a castl.....»»
Report: Nations must close huge emissions gap in new climate pledges and deliver immediate action, or 1.5°C is lost
Nations must collectively commit to cutting 42% off annual greenhouse gas emissions by 2030 and 57% by 2035 in the next round of Nationally Determined Contributions (NDCs)—and back this up with rapid action—or the Paris Agreement's 1.5°C goal wi.....»»
An analysis of Storm Boris and European flooding during September 2024
Between Friday, 13 and Monday, 16 September 2024, a low-pressure system named Boris brought record-breaking rainfall to central Europe, leading to severe flooding in parts of Austria, Czechia, Slovakia, Poland, Romania and Hungary. The flooding cause.....»»
I weighed 325 pounds at my heaviest. I lost almost half my weight by cutting down portions and moving more.
I weighed 325 pounds at my heaviest. I lost almost half my weight by cutting down portions and moving more......»»
Perplexity AI native app for macOS now available on the Mac App Store
After teasing a native app for macOS last month, Perplexity AI on Thursday officially launched a version of its app for the Mac. Users can now interact with the platform more easily without having to rely on the web version. more….....»»
5 of the best new series to watch on Paramount+, Apple TV+, Disney+, and Prime Video
Netflix remains the biggest streaming service compared to all other comers by an order of magnitude, but that doesn’t mean its myriad rivals aren’t continually … The post 5 of the best new series to watch on Paramount+, Apple TV+, D.....»»
Millions in the US may rely on groundwater contaminated with PFAS for drinking water supplies
Approximately 71 to 95 million people in the Lower 48 states—more than 20% of the country's population—may rely on groundwater that contains detectable concentrations of per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances, also known as PFAS, for their drinking.....»»
Synthetic asexual reproduction system in hybrid rice shows promise for seed production
Apomixis is a form of asexual reproduction that allows hybrid rice to propagate by seeds. Recently, a collaborative research team led by Professor Li Jiayang from the Institute of Genetics and Developmental Biology (IGDB) of the Chinese Academy of Sc.....»»
How to stop Apple Intelligence from making you confirm every ChatGPT request
Apple just seeded the first beta of iOS 18.2 even though the official iOS 18.1 release doesn’t happen until next week. iOS 18.2 is expected … The post How to stop Apple Intelligence from making you confirm every ChatGPT request appeared f.....»»
Apple seeds second release candidate for macOS Sequoia 15.1
Apple has issued its second release candidate for macOS Sequoia 15.1, as the public release of the operating system update with Apple Intelligence grows nearer.macOS Sequoia on a Macbook ProThe first release candidate for macOS Sequoia 15.1 was seede.....»»
Students with special educational needs require specialist teachers in mainstream classrooms
A new report from the National Audit Office into special educational needs provision in England has concluded that despite a significant increase in investment over the last decade, "the system is still not delivering better outcomes for children and.....»»
"True hybrid" mice might reveal how new species emerge
Forty years ago, a postdoctoral researcher named James McGrath who would go on to spend more than three decades as a clinical geneticist and research scientist at Yale, made a discovery that advanced scientists' understanding of gene control and the.....»»
A much faster way to encode DNA with usable digital data
An international team of molecular biologists, computer scientists and physicists has found a way to encode useable digital data onto DNA strands 350 times faster than current approaches. In their study, published in the journal Nature, the group use.....»»
1st triple black hole system discovered in "happy accident"
1st triple black hole system discovered in "happy accident".....»»
Lithia saved $50 million more than planned through Q3, sees another $100 million soon
Lithia Motors Inc. by the end of the third quarter reduced expenses by $50 million more than the group's original target for a cost-cutting initiative launched this year, COO Adam Chamberlain said Oct. 23 on the company's Q3 earnings call......»»
iOS 18.2 lets you disable ChatGPT permission prompts, plus all the other Apple Intelligence tidbits
Today Apple released the first beta for iOS 18.2, which introduces a powerful new integration. ChatGPT is now baked into Siri and the new system writing tools on Apple Intelligence-supported devices. Here are all the little details you’ll want to k.....»»
San Francisco to pay $212 million to end reliance on 5.25-inch floppy disks
Muni Metro also plans to ditch super-slow loop cable communication system. The San Francisco Municipal Transportation Agency (SFMTA) board has agreed to spend $212 million to get.....»»
Understanding the influence of specific gene mutations on starch properties in barley
Cereals such as rice, wheat, maize, and barley are essential in the human diet and have various uses in the food industry. Their suitability for different industrial applications depends on the properties of their grains. The major component of these.....»»
Drug delivery system overcomes circulatory roadblock that prevents gene therapies from reaching their targets
Exploiting the remarkable capability of viruses to transport gene therapies past what until now has been a circulatory roadblock is at the heart of a University of Alberta-led discovery that promises to re-energize the field of genetic medicine......»»
Google’s AI detection tool is now available for anyone to try
Google's DeepMind division announced Wednesday that is releasing its SynthID AI content authentication system for general public use......»»