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.....»»
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.....»»
New research finds that viruses may have "eyes and ears" on us
New UMBC-led research in Frontiers in Microbiology suggests that viruses are using information from their environment to "decide" when to sit tight inside their hosts and when to multiply and burst out, killing the host cell. The work has implication.....»»
Discovering sirtuin longevity proteins in early branches of animal life
Animals on the early branches of the tree of life, such as jellyfish and sea sponges, defy the usual conventions of aging. Some show abilities to regenerate damaged or missing tissues, halt or reverse aging, and in the case of at least one jellyfish.....»»
AlphaFold Developers Win $3-Million Breakthrough Prize in Life Sciences
DeepMind’s system for predicting the 3D structure of proteins is among five recipients of science’s most lucrative awards.....»»
GM eyes redeveloped AMC property in Detroit, takes Pontiac site
At least 2.2 million square feet of new space in the Detroit area is being leased directly to GM or is tied to the automaker......»»
Assessing the potential activity of salen against proteins of SARS-CoV-2
Researchers found out that salen is able to effectively bind a number of proteins of the coronavirus SARS-CoV-2. Scientists used the method of molecular docking and discovered that salen shows activity to the non-structural protein nsp14, which preve.....»»
EV battery maker Gotion eyes Michigan for new plant
Gotion could spend up to $3.6 billion while adding 500 jobs initially and possibly 2,000 within 10 years, The Detroit News reported......»»
Hibernating bears" ability to regulate insulin narrowed down to eight proteins
Feeding honey to hibernating bears helped Washington State University researchers find the potential genetic keys to the bears' insulin control, an advance that could ultimately lead to a treatment for human diabetes......»»
How to enable dark mode in Snapchat
Do you want to stop your eyes from burning each time you open Snapchat? That’s what dark mode is for, and here’s how you can enable it on both iOS and Android devices. Dark mode is an awesome feature on both iPhones and Android phones. Mo.....»»
Beyond AlphaFold: AI excels at creating new proteins
Over the past two years, machine learning has revolutionized protein structure prediction. Now, three papers in Science describe a similar revolution in protein design......»»
Using eyes in the sky to locate seals in a rapidly changing Arctic
This summer, researchers managed to collect stunning drone images of both ringed seals and walruses. In one fjord, the St. Jonsfjorden, twelve ringed seals were found spread out throughout the fjord, resting on the fast ice. However, approaching and.....»»
A thermal management material that responds to heat or cold by folding or unfolding without need for a power source
A team of researchers at Nankai University has developed a thermal management multi-layer material that responds to heat or cold by folding or unfolding itself without the need for an external power source. In their paper published in Proceedings of.....»»
Genomics study identifies unique set of proteins that restores hearing in zebrafish
National Institutes of Health researchers have discovered a specific network of proteins that is necessary to restore hearing in zebrafish through cell regeneration. The study, led by investigators at the National Human Genome Research Institute (NHG.....»»
Aligning the Eyes of the Universe Machine
The James Webb Space Telescope, in just a few months of operation, has begun to change our view of the universe. Its images—more detailed than what was possible before—show space aglow with galaxies, some of them formed very soon after the big.....»»
Biologists glean insight into repetitive protein sequences
About 70% of all human proteins include at least one sequence consisting of a single amino acid repeated many times, with a few other amino acids sprinkled in. These "low-complexity regions" are also found in most other organisms......»»
NASA eyes two dates for third try at Artemis moon rocket launch
Following two failed attempts to launch its next-generation rocket toward the moon, NASA is now eyeing a couple of dates later this month for a third try......»»
NASA eyes two dates in late September for Artemis I launch but several hurdles remain
NASA has two new date in mind — September 23 or September 27 — for the next attempt at launching its massive new moon rocket on an uncrewed test mission. But there are still several hurdles that could stand in the way, any of which could push the.....»»
Magna Steyr eyes U.S. for "climate-friendly" plant
The contract manufacturer's interest comes after President Joe Biden signed a law that provides subsidies for electric vehicles built in the U.S......»»
The best war movies on Hulu (September 2022)
Hulu may have a lackluster collection of war movies, but there are some titles to distract audiences from the very real conflicts unfolding around the globe......»»
Signaling molecule may regulate proteins in wheat plants
Triggers for food crop growth are complex and new research by South Australian plant scientists is investigating one way wheat responds to common stresses such as poor soil health......»»