There"s more to genes than DNA: How Mum and Dad add something extra
Biologists at the Universities of Bath and Vienna have discovered 71 new 'imprinted' genes in the mouse genome, a finding that takes them a step closer to unraveling some of the mysteries of epigenetics—an area of science that describes how genes a.....»»
Research provides insight into constructing gene regulatory networks
Gene regulatory networks (GRNs) depict the regulatory mechanisms of genes within cellular systems as a network, offering vital insights for understanding cell processes and molecular interactions that determine cellular phenotypes. Transcriptional re.....»»
A bug briefly makes Apple"s own App Store less convenient in EU [u]
In a bug in the iOS 17.4 beta, EU users face an extra security step when buying from Apple's App Store, to give them the same hurdle facing those who buy from the new rival stores.App Store iconFifteen years after the App Store first opened, users in.....»»
Apple makes its own App Store less convenient in EU
EU users will face an extra security step when buying from Apple's App Store, to give them the same hurdle facing those who buy from the new rival stores.App Store iconFifteen years after the App Store first opened, users in the European Union are go.....»»
Study finds a smoking gun for the spread and evolution of antibiotic resistance
Biomedical engineers at Duke University have uncovered a key link between the spread of antibiotic resistance genes and the evolution of resistance to new drugs in certain pathogens......»»
How to Make a Talking Head Video
Are you looking for a resource to train your new recruitments or a representative to share your brand persona on social media? With talking head videos, you don’t need to feed that extra buck down the drain. The talking head video features anim.....»»
New aging mechanism discovered in nematodes
Even the genes and proteins that have been most closely studied are still far from having given up all their secrets. Like a Swiss Army knife, they have many different, often unknown functions......»»
Why do we need leap years? Astrophysicists explain this month"s extra date
This year is a leap year. Many people will know this means that February gets an extra day—a total of 29, as opposed to 28—but often do not know why. Space experts Dr. Minjae Kim and Dr. James McCormac shed light on the phenomenon......»»
Unraveling the genetic and environmental influences on trust
Trust, a cornerstone of human interaction, has a significant genetic component, with around 33% of the variation between individuals attributed to our genes, according to new Australian research using data from twins and a meta-analysis of previous s.....»»
Google plans “Gemini Business” AI for Workspace users
Google's first swing at this idea, "Duet AI," was an extra $30 per user per month. Enlarge / The Google Gemini logo. (credit: Google) One of Google's most lucrative businesses consists of packaging its free consumer app.....»»
Toyota to pay strapped Japan suppliers more to finance better working conditions
Overseas suppliers also may receive payment increases at a later time. It is unclear how much extra Toyota will pay in total......»»
Junk DNA in birds may hold key to safe, efficient gene therapy
The recent approval of a CRISPR-Cas9 therapy for sickle cell disease demonstrates that gene editing tools can do a superb job of knocking out genes to cure hereditary disease. But it's still not possible to insert whole genes into the human genome to.....»»
Programming cells to organize their molecules may open the door to new treatments
Researchers can engineer cells to express new genes and produce specific proteins, giving the cells new parts to work with. But, it's much harder to provide cells with instructions on how to organize and use those new parts. Now, new tools from Unive.....»»
Scientists discover "jumping genes" determine cabbage"s exterior
The genetic differences between pointed cabbage and cauliflower are greater than those between humans and chimpanzees. Nevertheless, they are considered the same species. Researchers from Wageningen and China mapped the extensive genetic variation of.....»»
An evolutionarily conserved pathway that achieves a peaceful co-existence with genomic parasites
Transposable elements are mobile genetic elements that can relocate within the genome and disrupt the normal function of genes, but are at the same time a source of evolutionary diversity. The lab of Tugce Aktas at the Max Planck Institute for Molecu.....»»
Prime Video now charges extra for Dolby Vision and Atmos
Amazon Prime's ad-supported tier no longer supports Dolby Vision or Dolby Atmos. Amazon quietly stopped offering Dolby Vision and Dolby Atmos support on its ad-supported Prime Video tier. The change, first noticed by German outlet 4KFilme, was.....»»
Smoking Alters Your Immune System for Years After You Quit
By switching genes on and off, cigarettes have a long-lasting effect on immunity, and appear to shape your immune system just as much as aging......»»
Prime Video cuts Dolby Vision, Atmos support from ad tier—and didn’t tell subs
To get them back, you must pay an extra $2.99/month for the ad-free tier. Enlarge / The Rings of Power... now in HDR10+ for ad-tier users. (credit: Prime Video) On January 29, Amazon started showing ads to Prime Video su.....»»
SynMoss project grows moss with partially synthetic genes
A Chinese team of life scientists, microbiologists, plant researchers and seed designers has developed a way to grow engineered moss with partially synthetic genes. In their project, reported in the journal Nature Plants, the group engineered a moss.....»»
Lenovo"s new media tablet may buck modern design trends with thick chin
The extra heft on Lenovo's Tab Plus might hold powerful speakers, while also being flat enough for easy carrying......»»
All Skull and Bones beta rewards
Want some extra loot for your time playing the Skull and Bones beta? Here are all the prizes and how to get them before the beta closes and the game releases......»»