New discovery on regulation of organelle contacts
A pioneering study has revealed how cellular compartments (organelles) are able to control how much they interact and cooperate......»»
How the "treadmill conveyor belt" ensures proper cell division
Researchers at the Center for Genomic Regulation (CRG) have discovered how proteins work in tandem to regulate "treadmilling," a mechanism used by the network of microtubules inside cells to ensure proper cell division. The findings are published in.....»»
Research team leverages power of ribosomes to develop chemical libraries
A research team led by University of California, Irvine scientists has developed an innovative method for quickly and efficiently creating vast collections of chemical compounds used in drug discovery by harnessing the power of ribosomes, the molecul.....»»
10 reasons why you need a VPN
Start taking your online privacy seriously in the face of ever-tightening internet regulation......»»
Discovery of how stem cell niche guides differentiation into functional cells is a significant step towards therapies
Researchers at the Hong Kong University of Science and Technology (HKUST) have found how stem cells' surrounding environment controls them to differentiate into functional cells, a breakthrough critical for using stem cells to treat various human dis.....»»
Exascale revolution: Supercomputers unleash a new era in biophysics discovery
In a recently published article featured on the cover of the Biophysical Journal, Dr. Rafael Bernardi, assistant professor of biophysics at the Department of Physics at Auburn University, and Dr. Marcelo Melo, a postdoctoral researcher in Dr. Bernard.....»»
Rare Stone Age discovery in mid-Norway
When archaeologists recently carried out an excavation at Vinjeøra in southern Trøndelag County, they made a surprising discovery that they had only dreamed of finding......»»
NHTSA proposes rule requiring seat belt warnings for front and rear passengers
NHTSA's proposed rule would amend a federal regulation for occupant crash protection, which currently mandates visual and audible alerts to encourage seat belt use for the driver's seat but does not require a warning for other seating positions......»»
macOS Ventura App Management exploit revealed 10 months after discovery
A new exploit has been found for macOS Ventura, one that allows an attacker to bypass App Management, and is being disclosed after failing to be fixed by Apple in ten months.Jeff Johnson is a developer who has found exploits in a variety of online se.....»»
New malaria vaccine works well in infants, offers adults layered protection
New vaccine targets a distinct stage in the malarial parasite's life cycle. Enlarge (credit: himarkley) Even after 140 years of its discovery, malaria remains one of the deadliest infections humans have ever encountered......»»
YouTube Samples are Here to Help You Keep Discovering Your Next Jam
YouTube Music is adding a new discovery tool that is rolling out today. Called “Samples,” you’ll find a new tab in the app that works a lot like Reels in Instagram, where you can flip through short clips with a swipe and then take a.....»»
New infosec products of the week: August 18, 2023
Here’s a look at the most interesting products from the past week, featuring releases from Action1, MongoDB, Bitdefender, SentinelOne and Netskope. Action1 platform update bridges the gap between vulnerability discovery and remediation Action1 Corp.....»»
Cost to protect globally important forests falls disproportionately on those living closest
Local communities are not incentivized to protect tropical forests that are hugely valuable for global climate regulation, a new study has found. But international funding could help smallholder farmers to boost yields on their existing land to incen.....»»
More than half of life on Earth is found in soil—here"s why that"s important
A recent study has found that soil is home to 59% of all life on Earth, from an insect feeding on the soil surface to a tiny microbe nestled in a soil pore. This discovery crowns soil as the most biodiverse habitat on the planet......»»
Discovery of chikungunya virus"s "invisibility shield" may lead to vaccines or treatments
Researchers at Albert Einstein College of Medicine have found that the virus responsible for chikungunya fever can spread directly from cell to cell—perhaps solving the longstanding mystery of how the virus, now emerging as a major health threat, c.....»»
Material discovery may help realize low-cost and long-life memory chips
Hafnium oxide-based ferroelectric materials are promising candidates for next-generation nanoscale devices due to their integration into silicon electronics......»»
Researchers develop versatile and low-cost technology for targeted long-read RNA sequencing
In a development that could accelerate the discovery of new diagnostics and treatments, researchers at Children's Hospital of Philadelphia (CHOP) have developed a versatile and low-cost technology for targeted sequencing of full-length RNA molecules......»»
How to restore deleted or missing contacts on your iPhone
Losing a contact stored on your iPhone can be a panic-inducing experience, but a quick trip to iCloud will restore your lost contacts. We show you how to do it......»»
Action1 platform update bridges the gap between vulnerability discovery and remediation
Action1 Corporation has released a new version of its solution. The updated Action1 patch management platform brings together vulnerability discovery and remediation, helping enterprises fortify their defenses against threats such as ransomware infec.....»»
Surprise COVID discovery helps explain how coronaviruses jump species
Unexpected new insights into how COVID-19 infects cells may help explain why coronaviruses are so good at jumping from species to species and will help scientists better predict how COVID-19 will evolve......»»
Theoretical and experimental physics team up in the search for particle flavor change
An important recent discovery in physics came from measuring neutrinos—neutral, weakly interacting particles—produced by the sun. Nuclear reactions in the sun produce only electron neutrinos. According to the standard model, neutrinos come in thr.....»»