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.....»»
Newly found protein complex plays a vital role in RNA protection and stability
Two proteins come together to protect and stabilize RNA as it carries muscle-forming code through the cell. Further understanding this RNA-stabilizing complex may have implications for influencing muscle recovery and disease treatment......»»
Brain tumor discovery paves way for new drug treatments
New research has shown that the blood vessels that feed aggressive brain tumors have receptors that could allow a new type of drug-containing nanoparticle to be used to starve the tumors of the energy they use to grow and spread, and also cause other.....»»
Too little is known, and done, to tackle rising risks of plastic waste in our seas, warn scientists
As millions of tons a year of microplastic waste mounts in marine environments, Flinders University scientists warn the ramifications to wildlife, food webs and human health are still little understood......»»
Children and teenagers can carry out valuable wildlife research—here"s how
The environment is in crisis. Young people are calling for environmental action and requesting more education about the environment and the climate emergency. They are also looking at what they can do to tackle climate change......»»
New Sony smart TVs, Roborock"s latest vacuum, & a unique humidifier
On this week's episode of the Homekit Insider podcast, your hosts tackle the new Sony smart TVs, talk about a unique humidifier, and preview an exceptional smart home vacuum.HomeKit InsiderThere was Apple Home news aplenty this week, headlined by Son.....»»
Researchers provide proof of the helical coiling of condensed chromosomes
The iconic X-shaped organization of metaphase chromosomes is frequently presented in textbooks and other media. The drawings explain in captivating manner that the majority of genetic information is stored in chromosomes, which transmit it to the nex.....»»
Scientists develop novel approach to enhance drug delivery for treatment of brain tumors in children
Mount Sinai Health System and Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center researchers have developed a new drug delivery approach that uses nanoparticles to enable more effective and targeted delivery of anti-cancer drugs to treat brain tumors in children.....»»
Scientists make stunning discovery, find new protein activity in telomeres
Once thought incapable of encoding proteins due to their simple monotonous repetitions of DNA, tiny telomeres at the tips of our chromosomes seem to hold a potent biological function that's potentially relevant to our understanding of cancer and agin.....»»
Novel method to accurately measure key marker of biological aging
Telomeres—the caps at the ends of chromosomes that protect our genetic materials from the brunt of cellular wear and tear—are known to shorten and fray over time. Lifestyle, diet and stress can exacerbate this process, leading to early loss of te.....»»
Study reveals optimal time to apply eco-friendly biopesticides to tackle Oriental migratory locust pest
A new study led by scientists from the Chinese MARA-CABI Joint Laboratory for Biosafety has discovered the optimal time to apply safer-to-use and more environmentally-friendly biopesticides to fight the Oriental migratory locust pest......»»
The not so inactive X chromosome
Nearly every cell in our body contains pairs of each of our chromosomes, and these pairs are identical in all but one case: that of our sex chromosomes. Males typically have one X and one Y sex chromosome, while females typically have two X chromosom.....»»
Scientists develop new device to detect brain tumors using urine
Researchers at Nagoya University in Japan have used a new device to identify a key membrane protein in urine that indicates whether the patient has a brain tumor. This protein could be used to detect brain cancer, avoiding the need for invasive tests.....»»
New regulations on migrant farm workers should tackle employer/employee power imbalances, say researchers
The government of Canada recently amended the Immigration and Refugee Protection Regulations to include new employer obligations. These amendments are intended to enhance protections for migrant workers and ensure the integrity of the government's te.....»»
10 states mull cross-border rules to tackle teacher shortage
Every Colorado school district, like many across the country, began 2023 understaffed. That's caused classes to be crammed together, school bus routes to shrink, Spanish language courses to get cut from curriculums, and field trips to be nixed......»»
How culling Australia"s feral water buffalo could help tackle climate change
The world's largest wild population of water buffalo now roam Australia. As does the largest wild herd of camels. We have millions of feral goats and deer. For these introduced species, Australia is a paradise. Plenty of vegetation, and not many pred.....»»
Microbes in your food can help or hinder your body"s defenses against cancer
The microbes living in your food can affect your risk of cancer. While some help your body fight cancer, others help tumors evolve and grow......»»
New algorithm enables simulation of complex quantum systems
An international team of scientists from the University of Luxembourg, Berlin Institute for the Foundations of Learning and Data (BIFOLD) at TU Berlin and Google has now successfully developed a machine learning algorithm to tackle large and complex.....»»
New analog quantum computers to solve previously unsolvable problems
Physicists have invented a new type of analog quantum computer that can tackle hard physics problems that the most powerful digital supercomputers cannot solve......»»
Training ants to sniff out cancerous tumors in mice
A team of researchers from Université Sorbonne Paris Nord, Université Paris-Saclay and Institut Universitaire de France has found that it is possible train ants to sniff out cancerous tumors in mice. In their study, published in Proceedings of the.....»»
Study analyzes gender differences in uptake of biological control agent to tackle tomato pest in Pakistan
A new CABI-led study has analyzed gender differences in the uptake of the biological control agent Trichogramma chilonis to control the pest Helicoverpa armigera on tomato crops in Pakistan......»»