Savoring the sweetness: Unraveling pineapple"s SWEET10 as a glucose transporter
Researchers from Professor Yuan Qin's group at Guangxi University have now harnessed cutting-edge AlphaFold technology to unveil the hidden secrets of sugar transporter proteins, known as SWEET (Sugars Will Eventually be Exported Transporters)......»»
Unraveling the role of the NiO electrocatalyst in alcohol electrooxidation reactions
A study led by Dr. Wei Chen, Prof. Yuqin Zou, and Prof. Shuangyin Wang (State Key Laboratory of Chemo/Bio-Sensing and Chemometrics, College of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering, Advanced Catalytic Engineering Research Center of the Ministry of Educa.....»»
Unraveling the historic journey of the mung bean: A tale of evolution, migration and climate adaptation
The mung bean, commonly known as green gram, has played a pivotal role as a cheap protein source in regions where access to meat is limited. Spanning over 4,500 years, the cultivation of this humble legume has sustained civilizations throughout its h.....»»
Unraveling brood parasitism in predatory mites
Several animal species display brood care, a phenomenon where 'caring' parents provide their offspring with food and protection against predators. However, there are many others that prefer not to do this, and instead sneak in their eggs with those o.....»»
Study uncovers key details of fat cells, advancing potential treatments for obesity, diabetes
New research has unlocked insights into how "good fat" tissue could potentially be harnessed to combat obesity and remove glucose from the blood, helping to control diabetes. Published today in Science Advances, the work is a collaboration between re.....»»
What’s new on Tubi in June 2023
John Wick, The Transporter, and the Ace Ventura movie franchises are just some of the new films and TV shows that are streaming on Tubi in June 2023......»»
Researchers shed further light onto zinc homeostasis in cells
A research group has unearthed how zinc transporter complexes regulate zinc ion (Zn2+) concentrations in different areas of the Golgi apparatus and revealed that this mechanism finely tunes the chaperone protein ERp44......»»
Unraveling the mysteries of p62-bodies and the cellular recycling pathway
Our body functioning is delicately balanced between the synthesis and breakdown of various cellular components. When these cellular components grow old or get damaged, they are digested by a process called autophagy—literally, "self-eating." This p.....»»
Unraveling the mathematics behind wiggly worm knots
For millennia, humans have used knots for all kinds of reasons—to tie rope, braid hair, or weave fabrics. But there are organisms that are better at tying knots and far superior—and faster—at untangling them......»»
Unraveling the mechanism of green emission peaks in single polyfluorene chains
Molecular aggregates are clusters of small molecules held together by relatively weak forces believed to be originating from electronic interactions between the molecules. Owing to their exceptional photophysical properties, molecular aggregates find.....»»
Glucomate is a new iPhone app for analyzing and spotting trends from glucose monitoring data
Indie developer Zach Simone from Sydney, Australia, has launched a new iPhone app that’s rather personal for him. Zach lives with Type 1 diabetes and uses a continuous glucose monitor with Apple Health support to manage it. The challenge, though,.....»»
Cutting cable bacteria with a laser puts an end to a bacterial party
The party-poopers cutting the cable bacteria are researchers from the Center for Electromicrobiology (CEM) at Aarhus University. The center's work focuses on unraveling the mysteries of how cable bacteria work......»»
Apple Watch glucose sensing up to seven years away from launch
Noninvasive blood glucose monitoring on the Apple Watch is apparently far from becoming a reality, with it rumored to appear between three and seven years from now.Apple WatchA moonshot technology for wearables, non-invasive blood glucose monitoring.....»»
Unraveling nature"s chorus: AI detects bird sounds in Taiwan"s montane forests
Montane forests, known as biodiversity hotspots, are among the ecosystems facing threats from climate change. To comprehend potential impacts of climate change on birds in these forests, researchers set up automatic recorders in Yushan National Park,.....»»
A nifty trick to help plants thrive in iron-poor soils
After almost a decade of effort, scientists at RIKEN have determined the structure of a key transporter protein that helps plants gather iron from soil. This finding could guide the development of new high-potency fertilizers that will help plants ex.....»»
"Pineapple express" storm wallops California
Dozens of evacuation orders were in place Friday as a powerful atmospheric river, known as a "Pineapple express," surged into an already-sodden California, sparking warnings of widespread flash flooding......»»
The Nintendo DS Had A Glucose Monitoring Accessory Designed By Bayer
Nintendo has a long history of unique accessories that work with its consoles and the Nintendo DS is no exception. One accessory monitored blood glucose. Nintendo ha.....»»
Fluorescent chiral-selective receptor system for applications in diabetes management
Diabetes mellitus, simply called diabetes, is a metabolic disorder characterized by the presence of abnormally high concentrations of glucose in blood. Existing methods for the diagnosis of diabetes rely on traditional techniques of detecting glucose.....»»
Here’s what Apple’s secretive Exploratory Design Group is working on
Earlier this week, a report offered an in-depth look at Apple’s ongoing work to develop noninvasive blood glucose monitoring technology. This work is happening within Apple’s secretive Exploratory Design Group, and a new report from Bloomberg to.....»»
Exploratory Design Group is Apple"s secretive team working on glucose tech
A profile into Apple's Exploratory Design Group explains how teams work in secret on next-generation technologies, including the often-rumored non-invasive glucose monitor for the Apple Watch.Apple Watch UltraApple operates numerous groups within its.....»»
The Apple Watch is still a long way from its health-tracking holy grail
Don't expect the Apple Watch's rumored blood glucose monitoring system to land anytime soon......»»