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.....»»
Researchers provide first chromosome-level genome assembly in Murraya plants
Murraya paniculata, commonly known as orange jessamine in the family Rutaceae, is an important ornamental plant in tropical and subtropical regions that is famous for its strong fragrance. As an ornamental plant with strong flower aroma, the floral v.....»»
Snake genome reveals burrowing past and re-adaptation to surface life
Chromosome-level assembly of 14 snakes in a study led by the Chinese Academy of Sciences, China, has created a high-resolution genomic reference for the study of snake evolution. In a paper, "Large-scale snake genome analyses provide insights into ve.....»»
Pulling its weight: Team identifies protein key to chromosome movement during cell division
During cell division, chromosomes, i.e., molecules containing our genetic material, must be properly replicated and segregated so that each daughter cell receives a complete and accurate set. Now, in an article published in Molecular Cell, a team led.....»»
White-bellied pangolins have second-highest number of chromosomes among mammals
There's a lot scientists don't know about the pangolin—a peculiar, scaly mammal that looks like a cross between an aardvark and an armadillo. Now, a new paper published in the journal Chromosome Research reveals what UCLA researcher Jen Tinsman cal.....»»
Google’s new “inactive account” policy won’t delete years of YouTube videos
Google is going to wipe out old accounts, but not ones with YouTube videos? Enlarge (credit: Future Publishing | Getty Images) Google's new inactive account policy already has people up in arms. The company announced on.....»»
Google’s coming for your old accounts
Google has announced that old and inactive accounts will soon be deleted, so if you have any lying around and want to keep it, you better move quickly! Google has been around forever (or it feels like it), which means that over the years,.....»»
Inactive Google accounts will be deleted
A week after Twitter announced it will be removing idle accounts after 30 days of inaction, Google has updated its account inactivity policy. Updates to the Google account inactivity policy Google says that the updated policy is effective immediately.....»»
Use it or lose it: Google says it will delete inactive accounts
If you haven't logged into your Google account in a long time, you better use it or lose it......»»
Google to delete accounts that have been inactive for at least two years
If you haven't logged into your Google account in a long time, you better use it or lose it......»»
Google will start deleting inactive accounts after two years
Google says you'll get lots of emails before your account is deleted. Enlarge (credit: Sean Gallup | Getty Images) You may have thought a Google account was forever, but the company's latest blog post details a new poli.....»»
Haven’t used your Google account recently? It may be deleted
Google has detailed its plans to delete accounts that have been inactive for more than two years starting in December......»»
Google may delete your Gmail account if it"s been inactive for too long
Google is altering its policy regarding inactive accounts, with a new time limit on idle accounts aiming to bring even more safety and security to its digital offerings.Google's Gmail logoOn Tuesday, Google announced that its previous policy regardin.....»»
Google will delete accounts, including Gmail & Photos, that haven’t logged on in 2 years
In 2020, Google said it would remove content stored in an inactive account (but not the account itself) to preserve storage space. Google is now updating its inactivity policy so that old, unused accounts will be deleted starting later this year. m.....»»
Twitter plans to remove and archive inactive accounts
Chief executive Elon Musk said the move was important to make more Twitter usernames available......»»
Twitter handles to be made available for reuse, as inactive accounts purged
Elon Musk has announced a purge of inactive accounts, saying that unused Twitter handles will be made available for reuse. As is generally the case, the details are as yet unknown (including to Musk, probably) … more… The post Twitter handles.....»»
US Gulf states’ inactive, uncapped oil and gas wells a $30 billion liability
The good news? Big oil companies are on the hook for the costs. Enlarge (credit: Tad Denson) Oil and gas producers in the US are required by law to seal and cap their wells once they're finished producing. But a new surv.....»»
Gulf states’ inactive, uncapped oil and gas wells a $30 billion liability
The good news? Big oil companies are on the hook for the costs. Enlarge (credit: Tad Denson) Oil and gas producers in the US are required by law to seal and cap their wells once they're finished producing. But a new surv.....»»
Musk issues ultimatum to inactive Twitter users: Log in or be purged
"We cannot release inactive usernames at this time," Twitter's policy still says. Enlarge (credit: Anadolu Agency / Contributor | Anadolu) On Monday, Twitter CEO Elon Musk tweeted a warning that all inactive Twitter acco.....»»
Musk threatens to reassign NPR Twitter account if it won’t start tweeting again
Musk threat to NPR contradicts Twitter's own inactive account policy. Enlarge (credit: Getty Images | SOPA Images) Elon Musk yesterday threatened to reassign NPR's Twitter account to "another company" if the media organi.....»»
Pseudo-chromosome–length genome assembly for the deep-sea eel Ilyophis brunneus sheds light on deep-sea adaptation
Recently, the research team led by Dr. Shunping He from the Institute of Deep Sea Science and Engineering, Chinese Academy of Sciences, published their research findings in the online version of Science China Life Sciences......»»