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.....»»
Tokyo Vice: The anatomy of organized crime and Sega’s Yakuza
HBO Max's Tokyo Vice shows a gripping deep dive into organized crime, and it interestingly does so through a similar lens as Sega's Yakuza games......»»
Researchers discover molecular mechanisms of signal recognition in the neuropeptide system
The human body consists of trillions of cells that constantly communicate with one another. A central role in this communication process is played by receptor proteins on the cell surface. Since they often serve as drug targets, they have been the su.....»»
Supercomputing and neutrons crack code to uranium compound"s signature vibes
Oak Ridge National Laboratory researchers used the nation's fastest supercomputer to map the molecular vibrations of an important but little-studied uranium compound produced during the nuclear fuel cycle for results that could lead to a cleaner, saf.....»»
Scientists define molecular movement that connects gut to brain to behavior in worm models
Whether it's making rash decisions or feeling grumpy, hunger can make us think and act differently—"hangry," even. But little is known about how hunger signals in the gut communicate with the brain to change behavior. Now, Salk scientists are using.....»»
Double agents: How stomach stem cells change allegiance upon injury
A stomach adult stem cell population can fulfill two distinct functions: either help with digestion under normal conditions or take the lead on injury response. Scientists at IMBA, Institute of Molecular Biotechnology of the Austrian Academy of Scien.....»»
New iOS app, CycleStats, helps track and analyze your Peloton workouts
The Peloton Bike does a great job of tracking your workout metrics after each ride. While these metrics are all viewable under your profile, it has not been organized well to allow members to easily analyze and track their progress. Released today,.....»»
Increased organized activities could help reduce firearm violence among youth
Participation in organized and group activities may play a key role in preventing firearm aggression among youth who have been exposed to violence or violent behaviors, according to a new study in Developmental Psychology by researchers at the Univer.....»»
Study identifies how blood stem cells maintain their fate
Understanding the molecular mechanisms that specify and maintain the identities of more than 200 cell types of the human body is arguably one of the most fundamental problems in molecular and cellular biology, with critical implications for the treat.....»»
Unlocked enzyme structure shows how strigolactone hormone controls plant growth
As sessile organisms, plants have to continually adapt their growth and architecture to the ever-changing environment. To do so, plants have evolved distinct molecular mechanisms to sense and respond to the environment and integrate the signals from.....»»
Atomically thin electronics built using chemical reactions
A possible step toward mass-producing molecular-scale electronics. Enlarge (credit: Getty images) There have been a variety of demonstrations of the capabilities that atomically thin materials can bring to electronics—extrem.....»»
Self-cleaning optical fiber can help in monitoring environment and diagnosing cancer
Researchers at Tampere University have successfully developed a novel optical fiber design allowing the generation of rainbow laser light in the molecular fingerprint electromagnetic region. This new optical fiber with a self-cleaned beam can help in.....»»
Nanoclusters self-organize into centimeter-scale hierarchical assemblies
Nature may abhor a vacuum, but it sure loves structure. Complex, self-organized assemblies are found throughout the natural world, from double-helix DNA molecules to the photonic crystals that make butterfly wings so colorful and iridescent......»»
"Spring-loaded" system pops phosphorus into molecular rings
MIT chemists have devised a new chemical reaction that allows them to synthesize a phosphorus-containing ring, using a catalyst to add phosphorus to simple organic compounds called alkenes......»»
Getting to the root of corn domestication: Knowledge may help plant breeders
A unique confluence of archeology, molecular genetics and serendipity guided a collaboration of Mexican and Penn State researchers to a deeper understanding of how modern corn was domesticated from teosinte, a perennial grass native to Mexico and Cen.....»»
Researchers leverage deep learning to predict physical interactions of protein complexes
From the muscle fibers that move us to the enzymes that replicate our DNA, proteins are the molecular machinery that makes life possible......»»
Simulating supernova remnants, star formation in earthbound lab
Molecular clouds are collections of gas and dust in space. When left alone, the clouds remain in their state of peaceful equilibrium......»»
Researchers demonstrate how biomolecule mixtures communicate, interact and adapt to their environment
A post-doctoral researcher with the Advanced Science Research Center at the CUNY Graduate Center (CUNY ASRC) has made an important step toward understanding how complex mixtures of biomolecular building blocks form self-organized patterns......»»
US Extradites Man Who Allegedly Sold Backdoored Phones For The FBI
The United States has extradited a man it accuses of working for Anom, a company that sold encrypted phones to criminals but which was secretly backdoored by the FBI to spy on the communications of organized crime around the globe. Aurangzeb Ayub qui.....»»
Old skins cells reprogrammed to regain youthful function
Scientists have developed a new technique for rejuvenating skin cells. This technique has allowed researchers to rewind the cellular biological clock by around 30 years according to molecular measures, significantly longer than previous reprogramming.....»»
CRISPR gene editing reveals biological mechanism behind common blood disorder
Researchers have used CRISPR gene editing -- a type of 'molecular scissors' -- to understand how deletions in one area of the genome can affect the expression of nearby genes. The work will help researchers investigate new therapeutic approaches for.....»»