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.....»»
"Plant blindness" is caused by urban life and could be cured through wild food foraging, study shows
"Plant blindness" is caused by a lack of exposure to nature and could be cured by close contact through activities such as wild food foraging, a study shows......»»
Researchers develop method with single-molecule precision to engineer enzyme "stickiness"
Rutgers University scientists have developed an analytical toolkit to measure the binding forces of single proteins when they are pulled away from their substrate—such as an enzyme—that will help the development of new nanomaterials, improve biof.....»»
The missing link: Fatty acid metabolism impacts plant immunity
That healthy salad you ate for lunch contains fatty acids—surprised? Fatty acids, lipids, and fats in our food may sound undesirable, but they are foundational to human life and to the plants we consume. Their interaction with certain proteins help.....»»
Do we perceive colors differently depending on the language we speak?
When we open our eyes, a myriad of colors immediately appears before us. But they are not merely a decoration of our visual world: they enable us to identify objects, materials and substances in our environment. They also facilitate communication wit.....»»
Meta"s newest VR headset is impressive. Here"s why you probably won"t buy it
Meta's newest virtual-reality headset, the Meta Quest Pro, is a slick, powerful device. It can display text and fine details in VR, making it possible to read even small type with ease. It can track your eyes and facial features, giving you a sense o.....»»
Watching plants switch on genes using a fluorescent protein
Biologists often use green fluorescent protein (GFP) to see what happens inside cells. GFP, which scientists first isolated in jellyfish, is a protein that changes light from one color into another. Attaching it to other proteins allows researchers t.....»»
Popeye Variations Remixes a Comic Book Icon for 2022
Grab a can of spinach and feast your eyes on our exclusive preview of Popeye Variations, a new art book that features dozens of artists putting a fresh spin on an iconic comic book hero.Popeye the Sailor Man is pushing 100 these days, but he's st.....»»
Scam nation: Why living with grifters is our new normal
Dubious text messages from unknown numbers were multiplying before my eyes. More worryingly, they were starting to evolve. I'm not talking classic phishing strategies (the IRS is trying to reach you; you need to verify your bank account; y.....»»
A conversation with @klit.klittredge, American Girl doll meme maker and shitposter
If you've spent any time on the internet recently, chances are you've seen an American Girl doll on your feed. With their dead eyes and characteristic front teeth, these dolls have consumed public consciousness for decades, and now they're experienci.....»»
Mechanical sensors help coordinate cell organization during eye development
In a surprising discovery with important implications for developmental biology and regenerative medicine, RIKEN biologists have learned how mechanical forces guide the formation of the eyes in chick embryos. Their research is published in Science Ad.....»»
Apple names new VPs for Maps, Services, Silicon
Apple has named a number of new vice presidents for its teams, with Maps, Services, and Silicon teams getting new supervisory pairs of eyes.Apple annually makes changes to its list of vice presidents in the fall, typically under its regular performan.....»»
NASA eyes November for launch attempt of Moon rocket
NASA said Friday it would try to launch its Moon mega-rocket in November, without committing to a precise date for the much-delayed Artemis 1 mission......»»
Discovery of new microscopic species expands the tree of life
Scientists have discovered several very rare species of microorganisms, some of which have never been seen before and others which have escaped the curious eyes of scientists for over a hundred years......»»
Molecular chaperone interactions visualized through X-ray structure analysis
As task forces of the adaptive immune system, T lymphocytes are responsible for attacking and killing infected or cancerous cells. Such cells, like almost all cells in the human body, present on their surface fragments of all the proteins they produc.....»»
SpaceX eyes mission to extend life of NASA’s Hubble Space Telescope
SpaceX is working with NASA to explore the possibility of using its Dragon spacecraft to extend the life of the Hubble Space Telescope mission......»»
All Eyes Are on Ian, the Hurricane of the Future
Tropical storms are increasingly likely to batter the US as oceans warm—and will continue to wreak havoc so long as climate change remains unaddressed......»»
"Mystery gene" matures the skeleton of the cell
"I'm a professional pin-in-a-haystack seeker," geneticist Thijn Brummelkamp responds when asked why he excels at tracking down proteins and genes that other people did not find, despite the fact that some have managed to remain elusive for as long as.....»»
How to hide photos on your iPhone with iOS 16
Most of us take a multitude of photos on our smartphones, but you may want to hide some of the more personal ones from prying eyes. Here's how on an iPhone......»»
Seeing antibiotics in action inside a pathogenic bacterium
Every living cell relies on proteins in order to function and the process of protein synthesis—translation—is critical for survival. Bacteria are no exception, with molecular machines involved in translation being one of the most common targets f.....»»
Scientists use modified silk proteins to create new nonstick surfaces
Researchers at Tufts University have developed a method to make silk-based materials that refuse to stick to water, or almost anything else containing water for that matter. In fact, the modified silk, which can be molded into forms like plastic, or.....»»