Peculiarities of the germline-restricted chromosome of songbirds
In multicellular organisms, all cells of an individual normally contain the same genetic information and cell differentiation is achieved through regulation of gene expression. There are exceptions, however, where, instead of silencing, certain seque.....»»
China restricts Foxconn operations during temporary COVID measures
The Chinese authorities have ordered iPhone assembler Foxconn to operate under a tightly restricted "closed loop" system for a week in the latest attempts to combat the coronavirus.Foxconn plantChina's latest move is much smaller-scale than its previ.....»»
Snapchat launches Snapchat for Web to finally bring snaps to your computer
Snapchat has long been one of the only social media platforms restricted to mobile devices, but that’s about to change. On Monday, Snap Inc. announced that users will now be able to continue their conversations from any device with Snapchat for.....»»
How to support reproductive rights in the U.S. from outside the U.S.
Following the reversal of Roe v. Wade, abortion is now restricted or downright illegal in several states in America. The devastating ruling is already having a severe impact on women and trans and non-binary people who can become pregnant across the.....»»
Fin whale populations rebound in Antarctic feeding grounds
Southern fin whales have been documented feeding in large numbers in ancestral feeding grounds in Antarctica for the first time since hunting was restricted in 1976. The paper, published in Scientific Reports, includes the first video documentation o.....»»
Revealing atomistic structures behind AFM imaging
Atomic force microscopy (AFM) allows us to visualize the dynamics of single biomolecules during their functional activity. All observations are, however, restricted to regions accessible by a fairly big probing tip during scanning. Hence, AFM images.....»»
Google closes data loophole amid privacy fears over abortion ruling
Developers’ ability to see which other apps are installed on people’s phones restricted. Enlarge (credit: Lari Bat | Getty Images) Google is closing a loophole that has allowed thousands of companies to monitor and sell s.....»»
Online abortion pill interest soars after the demise of Roe v. Wade
With safe, legal abortion access in the United States being restricted in numerous states after last week's Supreme Court decision to overturn Roe v. Wade, abortion-seekers are increasingly turning to online resources to seek medical care......»»
Birds warned of food shortages by neighbor birds change physiology and behavior to prepare
Songbirds learning from nearby birds that food supplies might be growing short respond by changing their physiology as well as their behavior, research by the Oregon State University College of Science shows......»»
Facebook removed posts on abortion pills even when they didn’t break any rules
Users are left unsure if their posts will be removed or left alone. Enlarge (credit: Mario Tama | Getty Images) The status of legal access to abortion is now prohibited, restricted, or uncertain in more than half of the US. Ho.....»»
Novel chromosome engineering materials provide resistance to Ug99 for wheat breeders
In a recent study published online in Theoretical and Applied Genetics, Dr. Han Fangpu's group from the Institute of Genetics and Developmental Biology of the Chinese Academy of Sciences has reported the establishment of new wheat-rye addition lines.....»»
DNA evolves at different rates, depending on chromosome structure
The structure of how DNA is stored in archaea makes a significant difference to how quickly it evolves, according to a new study by Indiana University researchers......»»
New inherited retroviruses identified in the koala genome
Historic virus infections can be traced in vertebrate genomes. For millions of years, these genomes have been repositories for retroviruses that incorporated their code into germline cells and were inherited as endogenous retroviruses (ERVs). Researc.....»»
New research reveals unexpected function for basic DNA-based processes during chromosome folding
New findings reveal an advanced, unexpected two-way communication between the function and organization of chromosomes in the cell nucleus. Previous research shows that the organization of chromosomal DNA into loops regulate gene reading (transcripti.....»»
Cinema-goers in the UK can now use iPhone to verify age for restricted films
Ever have to argue with an attendant over your age? Now young cinema-goers in the UK don’t need to do that, according to NFCW. Those needing to verify their age to purchase tickets for age-restricted movies can now use a digital ID card stored on.....»»
Turning X chromosome "off and on again" critical for oocyte development
Researchers at the Centre for Genomic Regulation (CRG) in Barcelona have identified a potential new diagnostic marker that predicts the successful and efficient development of mammalian egg cells. The findings could pave the way for generating artifi.....»»
EU law will force Apple to blow open its entire hardware and software stack
A European Parliament committee has advanced an agreement between member states on the Digital Markets Act, which if passed as it presently stands, will force Apple and others to open up otherwise restricted app stores, hardware features, and more.Eu.....»»
Apple now lets apps charge increased prices for auto-renewable subscriptions with limits
Earlier this year, Apple had been testing a new feature to let developers charge increased prices for auto-renewable subscriptions. Although this “pilot program” was restricted to selected developers, Apple is now rolling out these changes to ev.....»»
How to turn on or off restricted mode on YouTube
This tutorial explains how to turn on or off restricted mode on YouTube. The post How to turn on or off restricted mode on YouTube first appeared on Phandroid. YouTube is the biggest video-sharing platform on the internet. It is so huge tha.....»»
ICE "Now Operates As a Domestic Surveillance Agency," Think Tank Says
Although it's supposed to be restricted by surveillance rules at local, state and federal levels, Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) has built up a mass surveillance system that includes details on almost all US residents, according to a repor.....»»
Sinhcaf-dependent histone deacetylation essential for primordial germ cell specification
Primordial germ cells (PGCs) are the first germ-cell population established during development. The survival of species is dependent upon PGCs in sexually reproducing organisms because they are the founder cells for the germline......»»