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New mechanism of parasitoid wasps in avoiding intraspecific competition

Parasitic wasps are natural enemies for effective control over the population of pests in nature. Hence, they are extensively used as green agents of pest control in agriculture and forestry. There are a diversity of parasitic wasps, which have assor.....»»

Category: topSource:  theglobeandmailSep 27th, 2021

Mechanism of cobalt–manganese catalysts deciphered

Conventional catalysts for hydrogen production via water electrolysis usually contain precious metals and are expensive. However, cheaper alternatives have been developed, for example cobalt–manganese catalysts. They have a high activity and are st.....»»

Category: topSource:  physorgRelated NewsOct 17th, 2024

Microtubule formation mechanism sheds light on how cells build their internal skeleton

Inside every cell, a network of tiny filaments, called the microtubule cytoskeleton, helps maintain the cell's shape, allows it to divide, and transports vital materials from one part of the cell to another. The filaments that form this network, term.....»»

Category: topSource:  informationweekRelated NewsOct 15th, 2024

A unified theory for predicting pathogen competition: Exploring how emerging new strains replace previous ones

The COVID-19 pandemic showed that predicting the invasion of a novel pathogen into the human population and its evolutionary potential to generate new variants is crucial for preventing future outbreaks. New research conducted at Princeton University.....»»

Category: topSource:  informationweekRelated NewsOct 15th, 2024

Apple opens massive research lab in China amid stiff iPhone competition

Apple has opened a huge new research lab in Shenzhen, China. The lab was first announced back in March, but the South China Morning Post reports that it became operational this week. Here’s what Apple has planned for the facility, and how it relate.....»»

Category: topSource:  marketingvoxRelated NewsOct 11th, 2024

Study unveils cobalt(III) reaction mechanism with nitriles, opening pathways for drug development

A research team led by Professor Jaeheung Cho from the Department of Chemistry at UNIST has published a study in the Journal of the American Chemical Society reporting the reaction mechanism of cobalt(III)-based metal complexes with nitrile substance.....»»

Category: topSource:  physorgRelated NewsOct 11th, 2024

Plant stem cells: Understanding the biological mechanism of growth control

Researchers from the University of Freiburg have identified the HAN molecule as an important regulator that controls plant growth in conjunction with WOX5. Understanding this mechanism is relevant for breeding more resilient or higher-yielding crops......»»

Category: topSource:  physorgRelated NewsOct 11th, 2024

Genetic mechanism unlocks a key secret behind disease infection in crops

Researchers have unraveled a key genetic mechanism behind the way pathogens infect crops, leading to new strategies for breeding resistant crop varieties against other pathogens carrying the same genetic mechanism......»»

Category: topSource:  physorgRelated NewsOct 10th, 2024

Environmental factors influence Southeast Brazil"s coastal biodiversity more than ecological processes, study finds

Sea surface temperature, wave energy and freshwater discharge from rivers influence the abundance and size of the marine organisms that inhabit rocky shores along the coast of Southeast Brazil more than ecological processes such as competition and pr.....»»

Category: topSource:  pcmagRelated NewsOct 9th, 2024

Nanopore technique shows transport mechanism of chaperone proteins at the single-molecule level

Proteins control most of the body's functions, and their malfunction can have severe consequences, such as neurodegenerative diseases or cancer. Therefore, cells have mechanisms in place to control protein quality......»»

Category: topSource:  physorgRelated NewsOct 8th, 2024

Researchers uncover new plant perception mechanism for light and heat

Researchers at the University of Bayreuth and Heinrich Heine University Düsseldorf have described a previously unknown mechanism in the perception of light and heat in plants. The results contribute to a better understanding of plant physiological p.....»»

Category: topSource:  physorgRelated NewsOct 7th, 2024

Perseverance team revives SHERLOC instrument to help with Jezero crater discovery

In January 2024, the SHERLOC instrument aboard NASA's Mars 2020 Perseverance rover encountered a significant issue. A fault in the instrument's motor caused the dust cover and autofocus mechanism to become inoperative, putting the rover's SHERLOC Ram.....»»

Category: topSource:  physorgRelated NewsOct 7th, 2024

iPhone 16 Pro Max beats all the competition in intensive robotic battery life test

The continues to make headlines, with Apple firmly having the best performance and longest battery life smartphone this year. In PhoneBuff’s test, the 16 Pro Max went head-to-head with the Samsung Galaxy S24 Ultra in a test involving a variety.....»»

Category: topSource:  pcmagRelated NewsOct 7th, 2024

Researchers reveal key mechanism in regulating DNA recombination

Meiotic recombination generates genetic diversity and promotes proper chromosomal segregation of parental chromosomes. This process requires a set of recombinases polymerized on single-stranded (ss) DNAs called the nucleoprotein filament to undergo h.....»»

Category: topSource:  pcmagRelated NewsOct 4th, 2024

Everything you need to know about Amazon"s October Prime Day sale: Start time, the competition, and more

Amazon is hosting Prime Big Deal Days, its "October Prime Day" sale, on Oct. 8 and 9. Here's what you need to know about the event ahead of time. UPDATE: Oct. 4, 2024, 9:45 a.m. EDT This story has been updated with two new Fire tablet deals.....»»

Category: topSource:  informationweekRelated NewsOct 4th, 2024

Study elucidates a mechanism for phosphorus cycling in subtropical forests

Phosphorus (P) is an important nutrient element in plant photosynthesis. However, the adsorption of mineral P via leaching and erosion leads to a decrease in P availability and consequently P deficiency......»»

Category: topSource:  physorgRelated NewsSep 30th, 2024

Epic lawsuit says Samsung “coordinated” with Google to get around trial verdict

"Auto Blocker" hurts competition by forming a "moat" around Google, Fortnite maker argues. Enlarge / Installing the Epic Games Store on Galaxy phones is impossible with the "Auto Blocker" feature turned on. (credit: Getty Images).....»»

Category: topSource:  arstechnicaRelated NewsSep 30th, 2024

Stellantis cuts 2024 forecast on costs for U.S., Chinese competition

The profit margin will be dented by lower-than-expected sales in the second half across most regions, Stellantis said.  .....»»

Category: topSource:  autonewsRelated NewsSep 30th, 2024

Elucidating the mechanism of cell division during plant self-healing

When the stem of a plant is injured, the surrounding cells proliferate to repair and fuse the damaged tissue, eventually restoring function. This self-healing property is utilized in grafting techniques to propagate fruit and vegetable plants......»»

Category: topSource:  informationweekRelated NewsSep 27th, 2024

Presence of bacteria in soil makes flowers more attractive to pollinators, study shows

Bacteria that live in soil and help roots fix nitrogen can boost certain plants' capacity to reproduce, according to an article published in the American Journal of Botany describing a study of this mechanism in Chamaecrista latistipula, a legume bel.....»»

Category: topSource:  physorgRelated NewsSep 27th, 2024

Shedding light on a decades-old protein sorting mystery

Christian de Caestecker, a Ph.D. student in the lab of Ian Macara, Louise B. McGavock Professor and chair of the Department of Cell and Developmental Biology, has proposed and validated a mechanism that addresses a decades-old mystery surrounding epi.....»»

Category: topSource:  physorgRelated NewsSep 27th, 2024