Unfolding the blindness proteins through fly eyes
Every 6 minutes someone is told they're going blind. One of the major causes of human blindness is a disease called Retinitis Pigmentosa (RP), which causes progressive degeneration of the retina and vision loss. Approximately one-tenth of Retinitis.....»»
New post-translational modification of the glycolytic enzyme enolase
Proteins are subject to post-translational chemical modifications that result in functional diversity. Methylation is one such modification that is generally believed to occur on lysine and arginine residues. Recently, this modification has been show.....»»
We try out the first legal level 3 automated driving system in the US
This is the first driver assist to allow you to take your eyes off the road. Enlarge / The front panel of a Drive Pilot-equipped EQS conceals its lidar and other sensors. (credit: Mercedes-Benz) LOS ANGELES—Mercedes-Be.....»»
Study clarifies how "junk DNA" influences gene expression
For decades, scientists have known that, despite its name, "junk DNA" in fact plays a critical role: While the coding genes provide blueprints for building proteins, which direct most of the body's functions, some of the noncoding sections of the gen.....»»
From seafloor to space: New bacterial proteins shine light on climate and astrobiology
Gigatons of greenhouse gas are trapped under the seafloor, and that's a good thing. Around the coasts of the continents, where slopes sink down into the sea, tiny cages of ice trap methane gas, preventing it from escaping and bubbling up into the atm.....»»
A close-up of biological nanomachines: Researchers take a deep look at peroxisomal processes
Every system has its waste disposal system. The cell organelles known as "peroxisomes" dispose of toxic substances and fats in the human body, among other things, and, in doing so, they prevent serious illnesses. The "Pex" group of proteins (peroxiso.....»»
The first foldable PC era is unfolding
LG's 17-inch foldable OLED arrives October 4 for 4.99 million won (~$3,726). LG announced its first foldable laptop, the Gram Fold, today. [credit:.....»»
Discovery of histidine methylation as a new post-translational modification of histone proteins
In eukaryotes, genomic DNA, which is a very long double helix containing all the genetic information, wraps around a globular protein called a histone and folds it many times before being contained within the nucleus......»»
Profiling artemisinin"s antimalarial mechanism: Research team reveals crucial target proteins
Jigang Wang and colleagues have made significant progress in unraveling the antimalarial mechanisms of artemisinin (ART) and its derivatives. Their latest research, published in the journal Engineering, sheds light on the crucial target proteins and.....»»
The dance of organ positioning: A tango of three proteins
In order to keep track of their environment, cells use cilia, antenna-like structures that can sense a variety of stimuli, including the flow of fluids outside the cell. Genetic defects that cause cilia to malfunction and lose their sensory abilities.....»»
New imaging technique detects virus movement in unprecedented detail
Proteins are the workhorses of biological systems, carrying out their work with extraordinary precision and speed. For years, observing proteins in action has been a significant challenge, as imaging methods often lacked sufficient speed and resoluti.....»»
A fossil jumping spider"s 15-million-year journey
Jumping spiders (Salticidae) are a recently evolved family of spiders. They are known for their distinctive large eyes and ability to jump long distances relative to their small size. Australia has about 1,200 to 1,500 species of this spider family......»»
Dinosaur feathers reveal traces of ancient proteins
Paleontologists at University College Cork (UCC) in Ireland have discovered X-ray evidence of proteins in fossil feathers that sheds new light on feather evolution......»»
Scientists reveal intricate mechanisms cells use to build protein destruction signals
Within the intricate molecular landscape inside of a cell, the orchestration of proteins demands precise control to avoid disease. While some proteins must be synthesized at specific times, others require timely breakdown and recycling. Protein degra.....»»
Urban light pollution linked to smaller eyes in birds: Study
The bright lights of big cities could be causing an evolutionary adaptation for smaller eyes in some birds, a new study indicates......»»
Google’s AI protein folder IDs structure where none seemingly existed
Two intrinsically disordered proteins form a specific structure ID'ed by AlphaFold. Enlarge (credit: LAGUNA DESIGN) For most proteins, structure is function. The complex three-dimensional shapes that proteins adopt creat.....»»
This Fashion Accessory Will Clue Your Peers In To Your Cognitive Load
The eyes are the window to the soul. This unique item from Anouk Wipprecht uses eyes to give us a clear view into your cognitive load. The post This Fashion Accessory Will Clue Your Peers In To Your Cognitive Load appeared first on Make: DIY Project.....»»
Unveiling the invisible: A bioinspired CMOS-integrated polarization imaging sensor
Polarimetric imaging can uncover features invisible to human eyes and conventional imaging sensors, and it is becoming an ever more essential technique in modern society. Conventional polarimetric imaging systems require complex optical components an.....»»
Researchers enhance the function of natural proteins using "protein Legos"
Johns Hopkins engineers have helped develop and characterize an artificial protein that triggers the same response in the human body as its natural counterpart—a breakthrough that not only has the potential to facilitate the design of drugs to acce.....»»
Matchmaking (with AI) to help proteins pair up
Successful matchmaking with protein molecules is like all other kinds of matchmaking: The two must click for it to work......»»
Mysterious family of microbial proteins hijack crops" cellular plumbing
Many of the bacteria that ravage crops and threaten our food supply use a common strategy to cause disease: they inject a cocktail of harmful proteins directly into the plant's cells......»»