Providing "quality assurance" for new stem cells: Macrophages do the vetting
Using live imaging and cellular barcoding, researchers in the Stem Cell Program at Boston Children's Hospital have glimpsed how new stem cells—in this case, blood stem cells—are vetted for quality soon after they're born. The study, which may hav.....»»
Hourglass model of complex multicellularity found in brown algae
Researchers at the Max Planck Institute for Biology, Germany, have discovered a conserved developmental pattern known as the hourglass model in brown algae, providing more evidence that the phenomenon may be a universal feature of complex multicellul.....»»
Study finds "elite" online critics maintain influence even after losing status
When a reviewer loses an "elite" badge on the restaurant review site Yelp, the quality of their reviews declines, but the perceived value of those reviews remains surprisingly high because of how the site displays their status, according to new resea.....»»
New method achieves functional protein delivery into living cells
In cooperation with researchers from the China University of Petroleum, the working group of Dr. Werner Nau, Professor of Chemistry at Constructor University, has demonstrated the effectiveness of a new method of intracellular protein transport......»»
Proof Verify reduces false positives and improves fraud detection accuracy
Proof launched Verify, a live face-to-face experience that delivers high-level assurance with identity verification performed in the presence of an agent, reducing the risk of fraudulent activities such as deepfakes by ensuring that users are legitim.....»»
On the way to light-controlled medicine: Researchers elucidate the structure of specific photoreceptors
Researchers in biology and medicine have long dreamed of controlling the activities of cells without, for example, having to use chemicals. After all, in a structure as complex as an entire organism, unwanted side-effects can often arise......»»
Fringe photometric stereo method improves speed and accuracy of 3D surface measurements
Researchers have developed a faster and more accurate method for acquiring and reconstructing high-quality 3D surface measurements. The approach could greatly improve the speed and accuracy of surface measurements used for industrial inspection, medi.....»»
Live-cell imaging under centrifugation: New method measures the forces that keep the nuclei of living cells centered
Using two specialized microscopes invented at the Marine Biological Laboratory (MBL), a team of researchers from Japan and the MBL have developed a new method to measure the forces that keep the nucleus centered within a living cell. The experiments.....»»
Apple Intelligence -- The test applications that paved the way for Apple"s generative AI
Apple Intelligence is the product of more than a year's worth of tireless testing. Here's what Apple engineers used to ensure the quality of their AI software.Internally, Apple used multiple test applications ahead of the Apple Intelligence launch.Fo.....»»
$79 billion—the hidden climate costs of US materials production
A study published today in the journal Environmental Research Letters, has revealed a staggering $79 billion in annual climate-related costs from the production of common materials in the United States. These costs, which stem from greenhouse gas emi.....»»
Live-cell imaging under centrifugation: New method measure the forces that keep the nuclei of living cells centered
Using two specialized microscopes invented at the Marine Biological Laboratory (MBL), a team of researchers from Japan and the MBL have developed a new method to measure the forces that keep the nucleus centered within a living cell. The experiments.....»»
Experiments find people assume unidentified bystanders in a war zone are combatants, acceptable collateral damage
People's bias toward sacrificing unknown bystanders appears to stem from assuming the unidentified person is an enemy, according to a study published October 23, 2024, in the open-access journal PLOS ONE by Scott Danielson from the University of Cant.....»»
New technology illustrates bacterial "hibernation states"
Like hibernating bears, certain bacterial cells have the ability to shift into a "low-power" metabolic state in which they can stably survive without growing. This state is often seen in the context of antibiotic-resistant infections as bacteria form.....»»
An elegant switch regulates production of protein variants during cell division
Our cells contain thousands of proteins that have gone largely undetected and unstudied until recent years: these are variants of known proteins, which cells can make when their protein-building machinery interacts differently with the same stretch o.....»»
The Tea-CUP project: Joint initiative to provide climate services to help the tea industry
Tea is a significant global commodity, with an industry worth tens of billions of dollars and growing. However, its production—both in terms of quantity and quality—is highly sensitive to climate variations, particularly in the context of long-te.....»»
Report: Apple slashes iPhone 16 orders by 10 million units, but Pro sales look strong
Apple is just a week away from reporting its quarterly earnings, and providing a forecast for the holiday quarter. Today we may have received a preview of what to expect, though. Ming-Chi Kuo reports that iPhone 16 orders have been slashed by 10 mill.....»»
OLED monitors are about to ‘comprehensive breakthrough’ in image quality
TCL says it has made comprehensive breakthroughs in image quality and lifespan for OLED monitors and laptops with its new tech......»»
Cisco announces Cisco Spatial Meetings for Apple Vision Pro
Today, Cisco is extending its “Distance Zero” vision by integrating Apple Vision Pro in its latest Cisco Spatial Meetings. This new technology promises to revolutionize virtual collaboration by providing an experience as close as possible to in-p.....»»
Cohesity Gaia brings the power of generative AI to enterprise data
Cohesity introduced a patent-pending visual data exploration capability to Cohesity Gaia, its AI-powered search assistant launched earlier this year. By providing customers with a visual categorization of the themes across documents and files within.....»»
De-extinction company provides a progress report on thylacine efforts
Stem cell editing, complete genome, and cane toad resistance mark necessary steps. Colossal, the company founded to try to restore the mammoth to the Arctic tundra, has also deci.....»»
Meet the winners of Nikon’s 2024 photomicrography contest
Nikon Small World photomicrography contest is an annual reminder that science can be beautiful as well as informative. A stunning image of differentiated mouse brain tumor cells h.....»»