Optimality in self-organized molecular sorting
The eukaryotic cell is the basic unit of animals and plants. Through the microscope, it looks highly structured and subdivided in many membrane-bound compartments. Each compartment has a specific function, and its membrane is populated by specific mo.....»»
Engineering robust and scalable molecular qubits
The concept of "symmetry" is essential to fundamental physics: a crucial element in everything from subatomic particles to macroscopic crystals. Accordingly, a lack of symmetry—or asymmetry—can drastically affect the properties of a given system......»»
Seeing antibiotics in action inside a pathogenic bacterium
Every living cell relies on proteins in order to function and the process of protein synthesis—translation—is critical for survival. Bacteria are no exception, with molecular machines involved in translation being one of the most common targets f.....»»
Assessing the potential activity of salen against proteins of SARS-CoV-2
Researchers found out that salen is able to effectively bind a number of proteins of the coronavirus SARS-CoV-2. Scientists used the method of molecular docking and discovered that salen shows activity to the non-structural protein nsp14, which preve.....»»
This ultrawide curved monitor got a $125 discount at HP today
Whether you need more room for work or play, the HP M34d WQHD Curved Monitor is exactly what you need to be able to spread out and get organized. This is one of our favorite happening right now; for only $405 at HP, you can bring home this gorgeous.....»»
Physicists make molecular vibrations more detectable
In molecules, the atoms vibrate with characteristic patterns and frequencies. Vibrations are therefore an important tool for studying molecules and molecular processes such as chemical reactions. Although scanning tunneling microscopes can be used to.....»»
Examining molecular components that are responsible for generating the action potential in the Venus flytrap
To hunt flies and other small animals, the Venus flytrap has to be faster than its prey. To do so, it has developed a catching organ that can snap shut in a fraction of a second and is controlled by the fastest signaling networks known in plants. An.....»»
Molecular tags reveal how damaged lysosomes are selected and marked for clearance
Autophagy is a self-degradation process that cells use to remove unneeded or damaged components. There are several forms of autophagy, including macroautophagy, which is a bulk degradation system used to target materials in the cell's cytosol to orga.....»»
Scientists chart 45 million years of Antarctic temperature change
Molecular fossils and machine learning have enabled scientists to build the first charts of Antarctic ocean temperatures over the past 45 million years, offering important insights into future sea level changes......»»
Study reveals the molecular origin of the genetic disease cystinosis
The rare genetic disease cystinosis is caused by mutations in the gene for a protein called cystinosin. A team of scientists has now solved the structure of cystinosin and determined how mutations interfere with its normal function, providing insight.....»»
FitTech aims to hike non-LED equipment revenue proportion to over 20% in 3 years
LED probing, testing and sorting equipment maker FitTech will expand business operation through increasing sales revenues from outsourced LED and mini LED testing and sorting services as well as semiconductor micromaching and testing equipment, and a.....»»
Dense and permeable: Molecular organization of tight junctions decoded
They seal epithelial cells and, under certain conditions, allow the passage of ions and water: Tight junctions form a paracellular barrier in tissues and their dysfunction is associated with diseases. Although their molecular components have been kno.....»»
Technology that simulates complex molecular interactions could lead to better treatments for cancer and COVID-19
A team led by University of Minnesota Twin Cities biomedical engineers has developed a universally accessible application that can simulate complex molecular interactions, which will allow researchers to design better treatments for diseases like can.....»»
The best cell phone plans
We've done the work of sorting through all the best cellular plans offered by each of the major carriers......»»
Adamma and Adanne Ebo question religion in Honk for Jesus. Save Your Soul.
In conversation with Digital Trends, Adamma and Adanne Ebo discuss their relationship with organized religion in their new film, Honk for Jesus. Save Your Soul......»»
Molecular medicine review reveals the role of IGF in cancer, other proliferative diseases
Studies suggest that Insulin-Like Growth Factor (IGF) plays a central role in pathological growth of proliferative conditions like cancer, and may function as a resistance mechanism adopted by the majority of solid cancers following therapeutic targe.....»»
Study on plant enzyme shows that proteins can change their structural arrangement with surprising ease
When you think of proteins—the enzymes, signaling molecules, and structural components in every living thing—you might think of single strands of amino acids, organized like beads on a string. But nearly all proteins consist of multiple strands f.....»»
Small molecules, giant (surface) potential
In a molecular feat akin to getting pedestrians in a scramble crosswalk to spontaneously start walking in step, researchers at Kyushu University have created a series of molecules that tend to face the same direction to form a "giant surface potentia.....»»
Researchers reveal structure and function of a molecular motor
Molecular motors are complex devices composed of many different parts that consume energy to perform various cellular activities. In short, molecular machines transform energy into useful work. Understanding the mechanistical aspects underlying these.....»»
Using molecular simulations to study self-assembling "associating polymers"
When plastic materials are processed or recycled, their fundamental properties can degrade due to damage caused by deformation. Recycling processes tend to break molecular bonds inside the materials, making them weaker and less durable. One way that.....»»
Scientists take control of magnetism at the microscopic level
Atoms in magnetic materials are organized into regions called magnetic domains. Within each domain, the electrons have the same magnetic orientation. This means their spins point in the same direction. "Walls" separate the magnetic domains. One type.....»»