Using biocontrol yeast to curb kiwifruit soft rot
Postharvest kiwifruit is susceptible to various fungal pathogens, especially soft rot, causing massive industry losses. Due to scientific concerns about consumer health and the ecosystem, as well as increasing constraints on the application of chemic.....»»
New yeast model can improve protein production
Microorganisms, such as baker's yeast, can be used as cell factories to produce different chemicals and proteins, such as commonly used pharmaceuticals as insulin. By modifying the cell factories researchers are trying to increase the yield and speed.....»»
Could used beer yeast be the solution to heavy metal contamination in water?
A new analysis by researchers at MIT's Center for Bits and Atoms (CBA) has found that inactive yeast could be effective as an inexpensive, abundant, and simple material for removing lead contamination from drinking water supplies. The study shows tha.....»»
Mutations thought to be harmless turn out to cause problems
Mutations in genes that don't alter proteins can still alter survival in yeast. Enlarge / The genetic code. Note that a lot of the amino acids (the outer layer, in grey) are encoded by several sets of three-base codes that share the fi.....»»
Tyrosine chassis for sustainable, high-yield production of useful compounds in yeast smart cells
Kobe University researchers have successfully developed a tyrosine chassis (a strain of microorganism with high tyrosine productivity) in the yeast Pichia pastoris through rational engineering. In addition they used this tyrosine chassis to develop s.....»»
Ten new coral species discovered in science collections
Ten new species of New Zealand soft corals have been discovered by marine biologist Dr. Gustav Kessel, who recently completed his PhD at Te Herenga Waka—Victoria University of Wellington......»»
Molecules found in mucus can thwart fungal infection
Candida albicans is a yeast that often lives in the human digestive tract and mouth, as well as urinary and reproductive organs. Usually, it doesn't cause disease in its host, but under certain conditions, it can switch to a harmful form. Most Candid.....»»
Researchers discover Archean continental rocks at the Southwest Indian Ridge
In between Earth's rigid tectonic plates above and its convecting mantle below is a hot and soft layer known as the asthenosphere. At mid-ocean ridges, upwelling of the hot asthenosphere to the surface of the seafloor forms new ocean crust......»»
Germany Slashes Summer Train Fares More Than 90 Percent To Curb Driving, Save Fuel
Germany's parliament has set summer train fares at 9 euros per month in a bid to slash pollution and curb imports of Russian oil by spurring drivers to take public transit. From a report: The initiative takes effect on June 1, with 9 euros covering t.....»»
Three chaperones coordinate the breakup of amyloid fibrils in yeast
In a finding that has important ramifications for neurodegenerative disorders such as Alzheimer's disease, RIKEN researchers have discovered how three chaperone molecules in yeast cells work together to break up beta-sheet-rich fibrillar protein aggr.....»»
MacBook Touch Bar-style keys mark Corsair’s first laptop
Like a soft-touch macro keyboard. Enlarge (credit: Corsair ) Apple ditched capacitive touch strips along the top of its MacBook Pro decks last year, giving Corsair the opportunity to offer a similar input bar. Corsair seems t.....»»
Israeli firm hopes AI can curb drownings
An Israeli city is testing whether an artificial intelligence programme that detects drowning threats can help save lives off its beaches......»»
10 Things to Do Before Installing iPadOS 15.5
10 Things to Do Before Installing iPadOS 15.5 is a post by Adam Mills from Gotta Be Mobile. Downloading Apple’s new iPadOS 15.5 update might be tempting, but there are some steps you should take before you move your iPad to the company’s new soft.....»»
Study sheds new light on the mechanism of individual cell memory, using yeast as a model
Whi3 is a mnemon (Whi3mnem), or in other words, a protein that stores information in individual cells by forming stable super-assemblies. This memory state is then inherited by only one individual daughter cell at mitosis (individual memory). For exa.....»»
Google Pixel 7 will no longer feature the use of soft touch glass
Google has backtracked on their claims where they said that the Pixel 7 would feature the use of soft touch glass. The post Google Pixel 7 will no longer feature the use of soft touch glass first appeared on Phandroid. During Google’s.....»»
US Cities Are Backing Off Banning Facial Recognition as Crime Rises
Facial recognition is making a comeback in the United States as bans to thwart the technology and curb racial bias in policing come under threat amid a surge in crime and increased lobbying from developers. From a report: Virginia in July will elimin.....»»
The better-than-AirPods Beats Fit Pro are on sale for $20 off
SAVE $20: The Beats Fit Pro wireless earbuds are on sale for $179.95 at Walmart and Amazon as of May 6. The buds are better than AirPods in every way but one — the price — so this deal practically kicks them to the curb. From AirPods to B.....»»
Squid and octopus genome studies reveal how cephalopods" unique traits evolved
Squid, octopus, and cuttlefish—even to scientists who study them—are wonderfully weird creatures. Known as the soft-bodied or coleoid cephalopods, they have the largest nervous system of any invertebrate, complex behaviors such as instantaneous c.....»»
Apple’s Studio Display’s poor webcam quality is not a software bug after all
When Apple announced Studio Display, it promised “sensational” webcam quality. However, as customers got their hands on the product, they noticed that the images captured by the built-in camera were not good. Apple is now rolling out a beta soft.....»»
Twitter Bans Climate Change Propaganda Ads as Deniers Target Platforms
Twitter is banning advertisements that promote climate change denial in an effort to curb the reach of groups seeking to downplay the extent of the environmental crisis. From a report: Under the new policy, advertisements that contradict the "scienti.....»»
South Africa is Running Out of Marmite
A ban on booze has led to parched throats and dry toast. From a report: The love-it-or-loathe-it spread, invented in Britain at the start of the 20th century, is an extract of yeast. It is most commonly eaten spread thinly on buttered toast, but it c.....»»