Testing the limits of AlphaFold2"s accuracy in predicting protein structure
Proteins, the workhorses of biology, are encoded by DNA sequences and are responsible for vital functions within cells. Since the first experimental measurement of a protein structure was made by John Kendrew in the 1950s, protein's ability to fold i.....»»
PhAI—an AI system that figures out the phase of x-rays that crystals have diffracted
A trio of chemists at the University of Copenhagen has developed an AI application that can be used to figure out the phase of x-rays that crystals have diffracted as part of efforts to predict the structure of small molecules......»»
Researchers develop AI model that predicts the accuracy of protein–DNA binding
A new artificial intelligence model developed by USC researchers and published in Nature Methods can predict how different proteins may bind to DNA with accuracy across different types of protein, a technological advance that promises to reduce the t.....»»
Increasing solid-state electrolyte conductivity and stability using helical structure
Solid-state electrolytes have been explored for decades for use in energy storage systems and in the pursuit of solid-state batteries. These materials are safer alternatives to the traditional liquid electrolyte—a solution that allows ions to move.....»»
Reddit could soon put some subreddits behind a paywall
According to Reddit CEO, it seems that the company is testing the idea of putting some subreddits behind a paywall. The post Reddit could soon put some subreddits behind a paywall appeared first on Phandroid. One of the appealing things ab.....»»
Apple announces new fee structure for apps in the EU that link out to the web for purchases
Following the EU ruling in June that said Apple’s App Store anti-steering policies are officially in breach of the Digital Markets Act, Apple is announcing changes. Specifically, these changes address the rules around app developers linking out to.....»»
Epic Games & Spotify unsurprisingly unhappy with Apple"s latest DMA update
Epic CEO Tim Sweeney was quick to criticize Apple's new fee structure in the EU, calling them "junk fees," while Spotify said the update is "unacceptable."'Fortnite' maker isn't happy with Apple's revised DMA rulesApple's initial attempt at following.....»»
New ligand-guided technique enhances drug development
Achieving a level of precision to create complex medicines and materials with extreme accuracy is a longstanding goal of scientists and pharmaceutical companies. If achieved, that precision could lead to the development of more effective drug treatme.....»»
Forecasters still predict highly active Atlantic hurricane season in mid-season update
Federal forecasters are still predicting a highly active Atlantic hurricane season thanks to near-record sea surface temperatures and the possibility of La Niña, officials said Thursday......»»
Largest protein yet discovered builds algal toxins
While seeking to unravel how marine algae create their chemically complex toxins, scientists at UC San Diego's Scripps Institution of Oceanography have discovered the largest protein yet identified in biology......»»
Testing olfactory abilities of family dogs to learn the impacts of environmental and biological factors
A new comprehensive study by the ethologists of ELTE Eötvös Loránd University provides valuable insights into the olfactory abilities of dogs, revealing whether certain environmental and biological factors do indeed impact their performance as pre.....»»
Imane Khelif controversy shows how sex testing in women"s sports puts regulators in an impossible bind
In their preliminary 2024 Olympic women's boxing match, Algeria's Imane Khelif delivered a painful blow to the face of Italy's Angela Carini, who abandoned the fight after 46 seconds......»»
Heat stress survival: Unraveling the HsfA2-ACTIN dynamics in lily varieties
A research team has identified that the heat stress transcription factor HsfA2 and actin-interacting protein (AIP) LACTIN interact at the protein level in Lilium longiflorum "White Heaven," mediating gene expression and protecting cells from heat str.....»»
A review of the Epichloë festucae antifungal protein Efe-AfpA
A research team has reviewed the mechanisms behind endophyte-mediated disease resistance in strong creeping red fescue (Festuca rubra subsp. rubra) and identified the antifungal protein Efe-AfpA produced by Epichloë festucae as a key factor against.....»»
Predicting metabolic potential in bacteria from limited genome data
How bacteria eat food, and what kinds of products they can make from that food, is dictated by the metabolic network of enzyme patterns encoded in their genomes. Using computational methods to learn these patterns across a large number of known bacte.....»»
The structure of sound: Network insights into Bach"s music
Even today, centuries after he lived, Johann Sebastian Bach remains one of the world's most popular composers. On Spotify, close to seven million people stream his music per month, and his listener count is higher than that of Mozart and even Beethov.....»»
SSHamble: Open-source security testing of SSH services
runZero published new research on Secure Shell (SSH) exposures and unveiled a corresponding open-source tool, SSHamble. This tool helps security teams validate SSH implementations by testing for uncommon but dangerous misconfigurations and software b.....»»
Sex Testing in the Olympics and Other Elite Sports Is Based on Flawed Science
Here’s the long history of sex testing in elite sports like the Olympics and where the science really stands......»»
Researchers create new device for on-the-spot water testing
Researchers at University of Galway have developed a new, portable technology for on-the-spot testing of water quality to detect one of the most dangerous types of bacteria......»»
How ribosomes in our cells enable protein folding
Scientists at UCL have discovered a novel role played by ribosomes during the folding of new proteins in cells, described in their paper in Nature......»»
Some subreddits could be paywalled, hints Reddit CEO
Reddit CEO Steve Huffman has hinted that in future some subreddits could be paywalled, as the company seeks to devise new sources of income. Huffman raised the prospect during an earnings call in which he said Reddit would also be testing AI-power.....»»