Stabilizing chromosomes to tackle tumors
Cells use RNA as a versatile tool to regulate the activity of their genes. Small snippets of RNA can fine-tune how much protein is produced from various genes; some small RNAs can shut genes off altogether. An enzyme called Dicer chops RNA into small.....»»
Stabilizing precipitate growth at grain boundaries in alloys
Materials are often considered to be one phase, but many engineering materials contain two or more phases, improving their properties and performance. These two-phase materials have inclusions, called precipitates, embedded in the microstructure......»»
Historians and literary scholars tackle the Shakespeare authorship question
The Journal of Scientific Exploration (JSE), an open access journal, has published its summer issue, which is specially devoted to what is known as the Shakespeare authorship question (SAQ)......»»
This tech recycler uses ties with Apple to tackle the e-waste problem
E-waste is a major issue across the globe, and one company based out of Ireland with direct ties with Apple is aiming to mitigate some of that impact. Here's how.Apple's iPhone recycling robot, DaisyApple has its own goals for trying to reduce its im.....»»
Indigenous voices need to lead Australia"s response to the climate crisis
Australia must address historic and contemporary systemic racism to better tackle the climate crisis, according to one of the key conclusions in a paper published in Science, in a special edition where the international publication turns its gaze on.....»»
MITRE partners with Robust Intelligence to tackle AI supply chain risks in open-source models
MITRE is collaborating with Robust Intelligence to enhance a free tool to help organizations assess the supply chain risks of publicly available artificial intelligence (AI) models online today. The collaboration also includes work with Indiana Unive.....»»
Martynoside found to rescue 5-fluorouracil-impaired ribosome biogenesis by stabilizing RPL27A
Myelotoxicity is the primary dose-limiting effect of the commonly used chemotherapeutic agent 5-fluorouracil (5-FU), which may endanger the life of the patient. Ribosome biogenesis is a key pathway regulating hematopoietic stem cells, and its disrupt.....»»
T cells burn out just a few hours after encountering cancer tumors
Why do T cells become exhausted within a few hours of bumping into cancer? Enlarge / This microscopy image shows a cytotoxic T cell (blue) attacking a cancer cell (green) by releasing toxic chemicals (red). (credit: Alex Ritter,.....»»
Nikola stock rallies with plans to raise capital
Nikola Corp. took a step toward stabilizing its finances Thursday after winning approval to issue new shares to raise capital.The ability to issue new shares added to Nikola's momentum in recent weeks, including winning critical grants to build out i.....»»
Could Weight-Loss Drugs Curb Addiction? Your Health, Quickly, Episode 12
Drugs such as Wegovy and Ozempic might help people tackle substance abuse as well as shed pounds......»»
Could Weight Loss Drugs Curb Addiction: Your Health, Quickly, Episode 12
Drugs like Wegovy and Ozempic might help people tackle substance abuse as well as shedding pounds......»»
Nature-based solutions can help tackle climate change and food security, but communities outside Europe are missing out
Nature-based solutions (NBS) can help grand challenges, such as climate change and food security, but, as things stand, communities outside of Europe do not stand to benefit from these innovations. New research from the University of Surrey has found.....»»
These Salamanders Steal Genes and Can Have up to Five Extra Sets of Chromosomes
Unisexual salamanders in the genus Ambystoma appear to be the only creatures in the world that reproduce the way they do. Researchers know how, but the why is still being figured out......»»
California"s ambitious 2030 climate target faces serious obstacles, acknowledges regulator
For the first time, California's leading air regulator acknowledged major roadblocks to meeting its ambitious carbon emissions target for 2030, a goal the agency set just months ago in a sweeping plan to tackle climate change......»»
New lipid nanoparticle-mRNA therapy combats melanoma in mouse models
Investigators at the Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai have designed an innovative RNA-based strategy to activate dendritic cells—which play a key role in immune response—that eradicated tumors and prevented their recurrence in mouse models.....»»
Opinion: Rent control on its own won"t solve the UK housing crisis
Rent control is frequently proposed as a solution to the housing crisis. Advocates might not always be precise about what they mean by the term, but the idea of regulating, capping or stabilizing rents tends to attract popular support......»»
GitHub announces public beta of Copilot Chat IDE integration
According to GitHub, developers can effortlessly tackle complex coding tasks through simple prompts using Copilot Chat. According to GitHub, developers can effortlessly tackle complex coding tasks through simple prompts using Copilot Chat.Read Mo.....»»
Changes to gender beliefs needed to tackle trans and gender diverse prejudice, says study
Negative attitudes towards the trans and gender diverse (TGD) community are affected by people's fundamental beliefs regarding gender, according to new Nottingham Trent University (NTU) research which recommends that anti-prejudice education be targe.....»»
New treatment to tackle infections resistant to antibiotics in chickens
An innovative treatment paves the way for reducing antimicrobial resistance in the treatment of a deadly infection in chickens, according to an international team of researchers led by the University of Surrey. The groundbreaking study investigated t.....»»
App for visualizing the bovine physical–genetic map
Physical maps are created in genome research to illustrate how the genetic information is arranged on individual chromosomes. In addition, genetic maps show the probability with which genetic variants can be transmitted together from one parent to an.....»»
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For a limited time, you can unlock lifetime access to a fleet of Microsoft Office applications for only $29.99, an incredible 88% off the retail price. Whether you use a PC or Mac, the software can provide powerful productive ways to tackle any task......»»