Some RNA molecules have unexpected sugar coating
In a surprise find, scientists have discovered sugar-coated RNA molecules decorating the surface of cells......»»
"Mirror-image" molecules pave new path for cancer drug discovery
Scripps Research scientists have developed a new strategy for identifying small molecules that can change the function of proteins, offering a promising path for discovering targeted drugs. In collaboration with scientists at other institutions, the.....»»
RNA folding may be key to potential new antiviral targets in HIV-1
Ribonucleic acid (RNA) folds into complex structures, which allow it to interact specifically with other molecules in the cell. In HIV-1, minute differences in RNA folding can be crucial in determining whether viral RNA is "packaged" and thus leads t.....»»
Study determines effective time of diffusion source in pack cementation of Mg alloy
Powder thermal diffusion alloying is an important surface strengthening method that can fabricate an anticorrosion coating on magnesium alloys......»»
Microsoft set to Appeal after Activision Acquisition Failure
This new development comes as a result of UK regulatory proceedings, which took place over the course of several months. Microsoft’s game studio-shopping spree has hit an unexpected road block, after the company’s deal to acquir.....»»
Math unlocks molecular interactions that open window to how life evolved
A "window to evolution" has opened after mathematicians uncovered the universal explanatory framework for how molecules interact with one another to adapt to new and variable conditions while maintaining tight control over key survival properties......»»
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.....»»
Check your Apple Card right now — you may have a crazy 10% cash-back promo
Apple Card users may see an unexpected, but welcome surprise waiting for them in the form of a 5% to 10% cash back offer......»»
Why you’ll probably need to upgrade your PC to play Diablo IV
Blizzard just announced the system requirements for Diablo IV, and it looks like an unexpected upgrade might be needed......»»
Novel living yeast-based dual biosensor for detecting peptide variants
Biosensors—sensors that can detect biological samples—are powerful tools for understanding the function, composition, and structure of biochemical molecules. Biosensors are often applied for the detection of proteins and their subunits, called pe.....»»
How a clever Budweiser ad is helping to save Brazil’s public basketball courts
An ad campaign from Budweiser is helping communities in Brazil save public space. In one of the latest songs from Brazilian rap star Rincon Sapiência, streetwise lyrics take an unexpected turn to legalese. Sapiência starts out celebrating.....»»
Fluorescent aromatic nanobelts with unique size-dependent properties
A new type of aromatic nanobelt, methylene-bridged [n]cycloparaphenylene ([n]MCPP), has been synthesized and its properties elucidated by researchers at the Institute of Transformative Bio-molecules (WPI-ITbM) at Nagoya University in Japan, in collab.....»»
Researchers devise genetically encoded DNA origami for targeted and precise gene therapy in vivo
As genetic information carriers, nucleic acid molecules have been developed as gene therapeutic drugs. On the basis of complementary base pairing, nucleic acid can not only encode functional genes, but also precisely self-assemble into nanostructures.....»»
Pop Star Grimes Throws Down The AI Music Gauntlet With An Unexpected Challenge
Canadian pop star Grimes announced on Twitter that she was open to having her voice used in AI-generated songs, and even added an unexpected offer on top. Canadian p.....»»
Hidden RNA repair mechanism discovered in humans
Ribonucleic acids (RNAs) are single-stranded molecules that play an essential role in the cells of all living organisms. As "transcripts" of our genes, mRNAs, for example, are involved in the translation of genetic information by carrying in their ow.....»»
High-throughput sensor developed for detecting biochemical molecules with high sensitivity and specificity
Scientists from Hefei Institute of Physical Science, Chinese Academy of Sciences developed a high-throughput biochemical sensor based on porous Au@AuAg nanorods that can detect biochemical molecules with high specificity and sensitivity......»»
NASA teams with US Forest Service to tally America"s oldest trees
Century-old sugar maples in Wisconsin. Five-hundred-year-old cedars in Oklahoma. Fifty-foot-wide oaks in Georgia. These trees grace our nation's old-growth forests, and scientists say they hold unexplored mysteries from their roots to their rings......»»
New compact accelerator to help preserve heritage artworks
Beyond fundamental research, accelerators are well known for their contribution to the medical field, especially to cancer therapy. However, they can also be used in more unexpected ways, such as for the analysis of historical artifacts and works of.....»»
Guardians of the Galaxy Vol. 3: Release date, cast, trailers, & everything we know
The first Guardians of the Galaxy movie was a massive and unexpected success. People loved the comedic action featuring an ensemble of great actors playing … The post Guardians of the Galaxy Vol. 3: Release date, cast, trailers, & everything we.....»»
NASA plans could threaten the future of New Horizons
The New Horizons mission currently flying through the Kuiper Belt could be facing an unexpected change of plans. NASA's Science Mission Directorate is soliciting input on turning the spacecraft into a heliospheric science probe. The agency wants to d.....»»
Researchers uncover new differences in bacteria"s sugar coat to aid pneumococcal vaccine development
Many disease-causing bacteria like Streptococcus pneumoniae (S. pneumoniae) are encased in a sugar layer called the capsular polysaccharide (CPS). This layer is often essential for infections......»»