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.....»»
Red algae proteins grafted into tobacco double plant growth
A Cornell researcher and her colleagues have solved one key piece of the molecular puzzle needed to dramatically improve plant productivity and increase carbon sequestration: They have successfully transferred key regions of a highly efficient red al.....»»
Plugable Dual HDMI Docking Station (UD-4VPD) review: A jack of all trades
Plugable’s multi-disciplined Dual HDMI Docking Station is as much a treat for the eyes as it is for your port-hungry setup — but is this jack of all trades being stretched too far?.....»»
There"s a new "interactive" Borderlands streaming series on the way
Expect "an unfolding narrative experience in which all audience members engage over which story decisions are made".....»»
Biophysicists reveal how three proteins interact to fine-tune cellular movement
A single human cell teems with as many 100,000 different proteins. Actin is one of the most abundant and essential of them all. This protein forms into filaments that help make up the skeleton of cells, giving them shape. And as the actin filaments e.....»»
New method expertly evaluates protein folding stability on a large scale
You may be familiar with the art of origami, in which paper is intricately folded to create shapes. But did you know that proteins in the human body also undergo an intricate folding process that is essential to their structure and function? Recently.....»»
Broken-down soy proteins can stop damage from excessive ice build-up and freezer burn
Almost everyone has a bag of veggies shoved into the dark recesses of their freezer that's now essentially an unrecognizable block of ice crystals. And when thawed, foods damaged by excessive ice lose their texture and become mushy......»»
Scientists develop revolutionary new approach to designing catalysts for chemical reactions
Chemists at King's College London have made a breakthrough in the way they develop artificial helix shapes for the amino acids that constitute proteins. These new synthetic shapes have the potential to transform processes such as chemical reactions t.....»»
Unraveling the mystery of semi-extractable RNAs from human cell lines
Membraneless organelles (MLOs), also known as "biomolecular condensates," are formed by the biological process of liquid-liquid phase separation (LLPS). MLOs are highly dynamic bodies containing proteins and nucleic acids......»»
Probe expands understanding of oral cavity homeostasis
Your mouth is a crucial interface between the outside world and the inside of your body. Everything you breathe, chew, or drink interacts with your oral cavity—the proteins and the microbes, including microbes that can harm us. When things go awry,.....»»
iPhone Screen Distance in iOS 17 protects your eyes, here’s how it works
One of the new health features for iPhone and iPad with iOS 17 can help prevent eye strain for everyone, as well as lower the risk of myopia (nearsightedness) in kids. Here’s how to use iPhone Screen Distance and how it works. more… The post iP.....»»
Apple"s Alan Dye talks Vision Pro goals and that "see-through" display
Apple design chief Alan Dye says showing a Apple Vision Pro wearer's eyes was "a UI for those around you," and took years to create.Source: AppleAlan Dye is the Vice President of Human Interface Design at Apple and in a new podcast interview has conf.....»»
A new perspective in protein research focuses on disordered areas
The ordered areas of proteins are readily studied. Consequently, a great deal is known about the role of these areas in the biological function of the respective proteins. However, an international research team led by biochemist Prof. Dr. Ute Hellmi.....»»
Biologists publish new guidelines to facilitate data sharing of research on disordered proteins
For decades, structural biologists have been working on cracking the molecular 3D structures of proteins to understand their function. But what if a protein doesn't have a fixed structure? For molecules that keep changing their shape all the time, bo.....»»
Lithia eyes additional businesses in 2025 plan and beyond
Hurdles remain three years into Lithia's ambitious plan, but two things are clear: The company is confident of success, and it's already testing the waters for further growth......»»
Eyes in the skies confirm the end of trash burning in the Maldives
White sand beaches. Crystalline waters. Toxic smoke plumes wafting across a paradise clogged with plastic trash......»»
Breaking into tears with microrheology to design custom eye drops
Compared to artificial tears, or eye drops, human tears are significantly more complex liquids, with a wide range of components including lipids, carbohydrates, proteins, water, and salt. It is this complex mixture that gives tears the perfect thickn.....»»
BorgWarner spinoff Phinia sees growth in ICE, alternative fuels
While the legacy company has eyes only for electric, the newly independent suburban Detroit supplier of fuel systems and aftermarket parts is unapologetically all in on gasoline and alternative fuels......»»
iPhone manufacturer drops $19.5 billion chip production deal with firm in India
Apple has its eyes on India as the next major market to dominate. The nation is also a big part of Apple’s plans to diversify product manufacturing outside of China. Foxconn, Apple’s iPhone manufacturing partner, just dropped out of a $19.5 bill.....»»
Study presents new database linking RNA editing and blood cell differentiation
The process of converting DNA to proteins through an RNA is far from straightforward. Of the several types of RNA involved in the process of protein synthesis, a few may be edited mid-way. In mammals, RNA editing mostly involves converting adenosine.....»»
Fluorescent tags allow live monitoring of growth factor signaling proteins inside living cells
Synthetic biologists from Rice University and Princeton University have demonstrated "live reporter" technology that can reveal the workings of networks of signaling proteins in living cells with far greater precision than current methods. The first-.....»»