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Tacoma shares design DNA of Toyota"s "Four Brothers" body-on-frame trucks

Kevin Hunter, head of Toyota's Calty design studio, says sequential redesigns of the Tacoma, Tundra, Sequoia and 4Runner was a first opportunity to reset the whole DNA of the brand's body-on-frame vehicles......»»

Category: topSource:  autonewsMay 29th, 2023

How physics moves from wild ideas to actual experiments

Science often accommodates audacious proposals. Neutrinos are some of nature’s most elusive particles. One hundred trillion fly through your body every second, but each one has.....»»

Category: topSource:  arstechnicaRelated NewsNov 25th, 2024

Molecular morphers: DNA-powered gels shape-shift on command

Johns Hopkins engineers have developed gel strips that change shape when given chemical instructions written in DNA code. These "gel automata," measuring just centimeters, can grow or shrink, transforming from one letter or number to another when tri.....»»

Category: topSource:  physorgRelated NewsNov 25th, 2024

Gene regulation study reports surprising results: Extensive regions of DNA belong to multiple gene switches

Some sequences in the genome cause genes to be switched on or off. Until now, each of these gene switches, or so-called enhancers, was thought to have its own place on the DNA. Different enhancers are therefore separated from each other, even if they.....»»

Category: topSource:  physorgRelated NewsNov 23rd, 2024

Non-genetic reprogramming method to restore sweat gland function shows promise for burn victims

Sweat glands are vital for regulating body temperature, maintaining fluid balance, and supporting skin health. Yet, extensive skin injuries, such as burns, often result in the loss of these glands, leaving patients vulnerable to overheating, dehydrat.....»»

Category: topSource:  physorgRelated NewsNov 23rd, 2024

Scientists develop method "tetraplex digital PCR assay" for detecting DNA of invasive snakes in Florida

Scientists at the University of Florida have developed a pioneering tool to bolster Florida's defenses against invasive species: a DNA-based environmental monitoring test that can pinpoint where they've been, aiding eradication efforts......»»

Category: topSource:  physorgRelated NewsNov 22nd, 2024

Creating and Maintaining a Classroom Maker Space With Kristin Berbawy

Kristin Berbawy's shares 10+ years of experience designing and maintaining makerspaces in schools and libraries. The post Creating and Maintaining a Classroom Maker Space With Kristin Berbawy appeared first on Make: DIY Projects and Ideas for Maker.....»»

Category: gadgetSource:  makezineonlineRelated NewsNov 22nd, 2024

New technique points to unexpected uses for snoRNA across many cell types

Dynamic, reversible modifications of DNA and RNA regulate how genes are expressed and transcribed, which can influence cellular processes, disease development, and overall organismal health. Small nucleolar RNAs (snoRNAs) are a common but overlooked.....»»

Category: topSource:  physorgRelated NewsNov 22nd, 2024

Apple"s browser rules deemed anticompetitive, says UK competition body

Apple's rules about what developers can do within browsers is limiting innovation, the UK's Competition and Markets Authority has determined, as part of its provisional findings from its browser investigation.Safari, Apple's browserIn 2021, the CMA l.....»»

Category: topSource:  theglobeandmailRelated NewsNov 22nd, 2024

Apple"s M4 Mac mini plunges to record low $499 during Amazon"s Black Friday Sale

The M4 Mac mini features an all-new design and 16GB of RAM in the standard model. And right now it's $100 off at Amazon thanks to cash savings stacked with an on-page coupon.Pick up Apple's 2024 Mac mini M4 for just $499.99.The $499.99 promo at Amazo.....»»

Category: topSource:  theglobeandmailRelated NewsNov 22nd, 2024

Quantum-inspired design boosts efficiency of heat-to-electricity conversion

Researchers at Rice University have found a new way to improve a key element of thermophotovoltaic (TPV) systems, which convert heat into electricity via light. Using an unconventional approach inspired by quantum physics, Rice engineer Gururaj Naik.....»»

Category: topSource:  physorgRelated NewsNov 21st, 2024

Study reveals RNA"s unknown role in DNA damage repair

A multi-institutional team of researchers, led by Georgia Tech's Francesca Storici, has discovered a previously unknown role for RNA. Their insights could lead to improved treatments for diseases like cancer and neurodegenerative disorders while chan.....»»

Category: topSource:  physorgRelated NewsNov 21st, 2024

Origin of life research finds RNA can favor both left- and right-handed proteins

The mystery of why life uses molecules with specific orientations has deepened with a discovery that RNA—a key molecule thought to have potentially held the instructions for life before DNA emerged—can favor making the building blocks of proteins.....»»

Category: topSource:  physorgRelated NewsNov 21st, 2024

Transparent worms with glowing proteins may help fertility treatments

The development of maternal egg cells is pivotal for survival—but also precarious. During meiosis, the DNA-containing chromosomes can easily be broken or lost, causing infertility, miscarriage or genetic disorders like Down syndrome. Scientists hav.....»»

Category: topSource:  physorgRelated NewsNov 21st, 2024

DNA-based methods found highly effective for identifying insect species

A team of researchers from Linnaeus University and Linköping University, extensively evaluated DNA barcoding and metabarcoding methods. A comprehensive study has demonstrated that DNA-based methods are remarkably reliable for identifying insect spec.....»»

Category: topSource:  physorgRelated NewsNov 21st, 2024

New structure gives insight into mRNA export and cancers, and how viruses hijack the process to infect their host

The central dogma of biology defines the flow of genetic information: It describes how proteins are made from mRNA templates, which are in turn made from DNA. Exporting the mRNA from inside the nucleus to the site of protein translation in the cytopl.....»»

Category: topSource:  physorgRelated NewsNov 21st, 2024

Spatial interactomics tool maps protein interactions to fight lung cancer

As Ahmet F. Coskun and his team of researchers continue their mission to create a 3D atlas of the human body, mapping cells and tissues, they're making discoveries that could lead to better treatments for the most common type of lung cancer......»»

Category: topSource:  physorgRelated NewsNov 21st, 2024

New organic molecule design can lead to long-lasting, durable OLEDs for displays

Scientists have developed a method to improve the stability and efficiency of organic light-emitting diodes (OLEDs), a technology used in smartphones, TVs, and other electronic displays......»»

Category: topSource:  physorgRelated NewsNov 21st, 2024

Nanoink and printing technologies could enable electronics repairs, production in space

An Iowa State University engineer floats in the air while other researchers hang tight to a metal frame surrounding and supporting their special printer. It's not the usual photo you see in a research paper. Tests aboard microgravity flights aren't y.....»»

Category: topSource:  marketingvoxRelated NewsNov 21st, 2024

DNA repair by cooperation between proteins: A look inside the cell"s repair hub

New research from the Kind Group at the Hubrecht Institute sheds light on how cells repair damaged DNA. For the first time, the team has mapped the activity of repair proteins in individual human cells......»»

Category: topSource:  marketingvoxRelated NewsNov 21st, 2024

Ultra-compact optical design enhances virtual and augmented reality device cameras

Researchers from Seoul National University College of Engineering announced they have developed an optical design technology that dramatically reduces the volume of cameras with a folded lens system utilizing "metasurfaces," a next-generation nano-op.....»»

Category: topSource:  physorgRelated NewsNov 20th, 2024