Recombinant and tunable spidroin hydrogels for drug release and cell culture
In a new study, researchers at Karolinska Institutet show that recombinant spider silk protein hydrogels have many attractive features. They allow encapsulation of cells and bioactive molecules simply by incubation at 37°C. They are transparent, whi.....»»
Warming oceans are changing marine habitats. A new study explores the impact on thousands of species
Every year, human activities release billions of tons of greenhouse gases into the atmosphere. These gases trap heat from the Sun, making the Earth warmer than it would be without them. Over 90% of the extra heat from greenhouse gases gets absorbed b.....»»
A key transcription factor unlocks new potential in stem cell-based embryo models
Researchers from the A*STAR Institute of Molecular and Cell Biology (IMCB) have identified Nr1h2, a critical transcription factor essential for early embryo development. Published in Nature Communications, their findings enhance our understanding of.....»»
An Apple insider just gave us a hint about the M5 iPad Pro release date
The M5 iPad Pro is already queued for mass production, with an estimated release window in the second half of 2025......»»
Discovery of molecular switch explains how bacteria control their protein biosynthesis through cell metabolism
Protein biosynthesis—the process whereby cells produce protein molecules, which are essential for life and growth—is a highly complex and strictly regulated affair. An interdisciplinary team led by LMU biologist PD Dr. Jürgen Lassak has now disc.....»»
M5 iPad Pro rumored to arrive sometime in late 2025
Apple's next update to the iPad Pro line with an M5 chip is quite a way from release, an analyst claims, with mass production of the tablet expected to happen in late 2025.13-inch iPad Pro, running on the M4 chipThe most recent iPad Pro release was i.....»»
Russian court sentences kingpin of Hydra drug marketplace to life in prison
The underground marketplace distributed more than a metric ton of narcotics. A Russian court has issued a life sentence to a man found guilty of being the kingpin of a dark web dr.....»»
Fantasian Neo Dimension review: modern RPG classic gets the port it deserves
If you never played Fantasian on Apple Arcade, you need to give its console release, Neo Dimension, a shot......»»
Veeam Data Platform v12.3 encompasses three key objectives for enterprises
Veeam Software released Veeam Data Platform v12.3. This release encompasses three key objectives for enterprises: protecting identity and access management with support for backing up Microsoft Entra ID, powering proactive threat analysis with Recon.....»»
Poplar tree study discovers a photosynthesis gene that boosts plant height
A team of scientists have identified a gene in poplar trees that enhances photosynthesis and can boost tree height. The study, "An orphan gene BOOSTER enhances photosynthetic efficiency and plant productivity," is published in Developmental Cell, and.....»»
Watch the first 8 minutes of The Lord of the Rings: The War of the Rohirrim
New Line Cinema has released the first eight minutes of The Lord of the Rings: The War of the Rohirrim ahead of its theatrical release on December 13. .....»»
Apple issues fourth developer beta of visionOS 2.2
Apple has distributed its fourth developer beta build of visionOS 2.2, giving the Apple Vision Pro's operating system more testing time ahead of a public release.Mirroring a Mac's display on an Apple Vision ProFollowing the Thanksgiving weekend, Appl.....»»
Open-source platform supports large imaging data analysis of single cell responses to manipulation
Modern day drug discovery is shifting from single end point assays to more complex phenotypic assays that query single cell and population responses to chemicals and genetic manipulation......»»
Nanoscale bumps and grooves trigger big changes in cell behavior
The surfaces that cells come into contact with can influence how the cells grow, function, and communicate—shaping metabolism and even cellular health. Now, engineering researchers at the University of California San Diego have developed a platform.....»»
New Apple TV+ series will star Anya Taylor-Joy in her first big show since The Queen’s Gambit
Apple TV+ has announced a new show in the works for future release—it’s called Lucky, and it has some big names behind it including Anya Taylor-Joy. more….....»»
Tesla finally made an app that turns your Apple Watch into a car key
As part of its big Holiday feature update, Tesla will release a watchOS app that turns the Apple Watch into a phone key for EVs, allows frunk control, and more......»»
Smile 2 streaming release date announced at Paramount+
Paramount+ announced the streaming release date of Smile 2, the horror sequel starring Naomi Scott......»»
Here’s everything Apple TV+ has coming in December
After a big fall for Apple TV+, and with highly anticipated series returning in January, December offers a lighter slate of original content for the streamer. There’s one high-profile movie release, a new documentary series on animals, and some kid.....»»
Novel organoid mimics all three key cell types of pancreas to offer a view of early fetal development
Researchers from the Organoid group (previously Clevers group) at the Hubrecht Institute have developed a new organoid that mimics the human fetal pancreas, offering a clearer view of its early development. The researchers were able to recreate a com.....»»
New understanding of a cancer-relevant protein reveals opportunities for drug discovery
A new approach to targeting a protein involved in cell division, which can misfunction in cancer, has revealed new insights into how it functions......»»
Seeing is believing: Leveraging defining morphological features for accurate selection of brain organoids
By combining morphological and single-cell level gene expression analyses, a team of researchers led by Professor Jun Takahashi in the Department of Clinical Application at Kyoto University has established a new non-destructive system to select high-.....»»