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)......»»
9to5Mac Happy Hour 422: iPhone 15 Pro design leaks, iOS 16.4 new features, non-invasive glucose monitoring progress
Benjamin and Zac explore the rumors swirling about a 15-inch MacBook Air supposedly coming soon, and how it would fit into the current MacBook lineup. They also discuss the latest news that the AR/VR headset has once again been delayed, and ponder w.....»»
Why blood glucose tracking on the Apple Watch may finally happen
Blood glucose monitoring is one of the most-requested Apple Watch features — and Apple just took a big toward making it a reality......»»
Apple hits ‘major milestones’ in moonshot to bring noninvasive blood glucose monitoring to Apple Watch
Apple’s efforts to bring glucose monitoring features to the Apple Watch have been reported on a few times over the years, but the company has reportedly had several major breakthroughs recently. According to a new report from Bloomberg, Apple has.....»»
Apple inching closer to noninvasive blood glucose testing tech
Apple's moonshot project to use the Apple Watch as a noninvasive glucose meter has reportedly reached a "proof of concept" stage, but will still take years to come to market.Being able to monitor blood glucose levels without any invasive procedures h.....»»
Stevia based sweeteners may offer a sweeter, more environmentally friendly alternative to sugar
Natural sweeteners derived from stevia may produce as little as 10% of the greenhouse gas emissions of sugar while still providing the same level of sweetness, according to new research from the University of Surrey......»»
Bread made from a new type of flour keeps you fuller for longer
Bread made from a new type of whole cell pulse flour can lower blood glucose (sugar) levels and keep you fuller for longer, new research has found......»»
Unraveling the protein map of the cell"s mitochondria
Mitochondria are responsible for the energy supply of the organism and fulfill functions in metabolic and signaling processes. Researchers at the University Hospital Bonn (UKB) and the University of Freiburg have gained systematic insight into the or.....»»
New transporter for recycling of bacterial cell wall found
A transporter which some bacteria use to recycle fragments of their cell wall has been discovered by researchers at Umeå university, Sweden. They found that the transporter controls resistance to certain kinds of cell-wall targeting antibiotics......»»
Apple’s relationship with China ‘untenable’ but will take 20 years to unravel
Apple’s relationship with China has been described as “untenable,” as the company faces criticism from senators on both sides of the political aisle. But unraveling that relationship will take more than 20 years, according to one former Apple.....»»
Unraveling Auger recombination in bipolar devices under high carrier injection
Bipolar high-voltage devices based on silicon carbide (SiC) have been earmarked as the next big step in the development of more efficient power systems. The efficiency of these devices is largely dependent on minimizing the impact of various recombin.....»»
Study shows circadian clock helps cells recover during starvation
Cells with a functioning molecular clock are better able to adapt to changes in glucose supply and can recover faster from long-term starvation, according to a study published today in eLife......»»
Rocket Report: “Crisis” for European launch industry; Japan’s H3 rocket nears debut
"Why not send one person a year to space and raise that awareness?" Enlarge / The Falcon 9 rocket first stage that launched the Transporter-6 mission returns to Earth on January 3, 2023. (credit: Trevor Mahlmann) Welcome.....»»
Differential dynamics and direct interaction of bound ligands with lipids in multidrug transporter ABCG2
ABC transporters constitute a major class of multidrug resistance proteins, e.g., in cancer cells. Membrane lipids have been long known to influence the structure and functional dynamics of these proteins. However, previous structural and biochemical.....»»
Unraveling the selective transport of sugar and a hormone that underlies male fertility in plants
Researchers at Nagoya University, Japan, have discovered a mechanism for the selective transportation of sugar and hormones in plants. The results also clarify that sugar transportation is necessary for male fertility in plants, which means pollen pr.....»»
Unraveling cell fate decisions through single cell methods and mathematical models
How does an embryonic stem cell decide if it becomes a heart cell or a kidney cell? That's the question computational biologist Maria Mircea studied for her Ph.D. research. She looked at the inside of individual cells to analyze how they change. This.....»»
Unraveling the relationship of alcohol and club culture in women"s amateur soccer
Soccer and alcohol is a constant topic in Melbourne and beyond, even between seasons. Players behaving badly on the turps is a standard club issue......»»
First look: New Dexcom G7 glucose monitor
After months of international availability, the Dexcom G7 constant glucose monitor received its FDA clearance to distribute in the US. Ahead of the wide rollout, we got to go hands-on with a demo model to see how it looks and fits.Holding the new Dex.....»»
First look at the new Dexcom G7 glucose monitor
After months of international availability, the Dexcom G7 constant glucose monitor received its FDA clearance to distribute in the US. Ahead of the wide rollout, we got to go hands-on with a demo model to see how it looks and fits.Holding the new Dex.....»»
FDA approves iPhone connectible Dexcom G7 glucose monitor
The FDA has approved Dexcom's G7 wearable for glucose monitoring for people with all types of diabetes, and the company expects it hit pharmacy shelves in 2023.Dexcom G7 works with Apple devicesThe wearable is now cleared in the US for people with al.....»»
Researchers boost accuracy of home-based continuous glucose monitoring
Home-based continuous glucose monitoring for diabetics up to now has had to trade ease of use, low cost, and portability for a somewhat lower sensitivity—and thus accuracy—compared to similar systems in clinics or hospitals. A team of researchers.....»»