Why synonymous mutations are not always silent
New modeling shows how synonymous mutations—those that change the DNA sequence of a gene but not the sequence of the encoded protein—can still impact protein production and function. A team of researchers led by Penn State chemists modeled how ge.....»»
Harnessing the power of healthy cells to suppress skin cancer formation
Our healthy skin is a mosaic of both normal and mutation-bearing cells. As we age, a growing number of cells accumulate more mutations including those that can cause cancer. Eventually these mutant cells fueled by environmental insults, such as high.....»»
Cloud-native security hinges on open source
Technologies like Kubernetes and K3S are synonymous with the success of cloud native computing and the power of open source. It is no accident they have steamrolled the competition. As enterprises look to secure cloud-native environments, open source.....»»
Silent, stiff, and svelte: The Tenways CGO600 Pro e-bike reviewed
The $1,899 price tag may be off-putting, but the components and ride definitely aren't. Enlarge / The Tenways CGOPro 600 e-bike. (credit: Eric Bangeman) When it comes to e-bikes, sometimes less is more. That's the philos.....»»
Silent Push launches with a total of $10 million in total funding
Silent Push launches with a total of $10M in seed funding led by global cybersecurity specialist investor Ten Eleven Ventures. Silent Push takes a unique approach to identifying emerging cyber threats by providing the most comprehensive view of globa.....»»
New insight into how xeroderma pigmentosum causative gene products ensure the accuracy of DNA repair
Our genomic DNA is continuously damaged by endogenous factors such as reactive oxygen species, and also by environmental factors such as ultraviolet light, radiation, and chemicals. Failure to repair damaged DNA may induce mutations and cell death, e.....»»
How Far We’ve Come: Two Camera Samples From Every Nexus and Pixel Phone
Google’s Pixel line of smartphones have become synonymous with good cameras. Someone asks for an Android phone recommendation and they want a good camera? You probably recommend the Pixels. At least, that’s what Kellen and I do. However,.....»»
AMD might crush Nvidia with its laptop GPUs — but it’s silent on the desktop front
AMD is rumored to be readying some really interesting laptop GPUs that could potentially rival even Nvidia's best desktop cards......»»
Study suggests long-lived tree species play greater role in generating genetic diversity
A study of the relationship between the growth rate of tropical trees and the frequency of genetic mutations they accumulate suggests that older, long-lived trees play a greater role in generating and maintaining genetic diversity than short-lived tr.....»»
Apple introduces the 15‑inch MacBook Air
Apple has introduced the 15-inch MacBook Air, featuring an expansive 15.3-inch Liquid Retina display, the M2 processor, up to 18 hours of battery life, and a silent, fanless design......»»
How to open Silent Chests in Diablo 4
The game won't tell you how to open them, so here's everything you need to know about opening Silent Chests in Diablo 4 so you can access that top-tier loot......»»
Study shows more mutations likely with genetically engineered synthetic DNA
Unlocking the potential of laboratory-crafted DNA, known as synthetic DNA, holds the key to groundbreaking advancements across multiple domains, according to quantum biologists from the University of Surrey......»»
NASA"s Mars helicopter went silent for six agonizing days
NASA's Ingenuity helicopter on Mars has exceeded everyone's expectations, recently completing its 51st flight when it was supposed to fly just a few times as a demonstration mission. But flights 50 and 51 almost didn't happen......»»
Silent zoo tours can generate new perspectives on animals, study suggests
Visiting zoos in silence can generate a range of novel experiences, helping people to connect to animals in a more intimate way and giving visits more gravitas, according to new research......»»
Amazon looks to adapt Alexa to the rise of ChatGPT
For years, Alexa has been synonymous with virtual assistants that can interact with users and do tasks on their behalf......»»
Hanging by a purple thread: Study highlights threats to murasaki plant
Purple is a color that has historically been associated with nobility around the world. Japan is no exception. However, its distinct murasaki hue is threatened as the native gromwell plant—synonymous with murasaki—has become an endangered species.....»»
Thirsty tomatoes emit ultrasonic sounds—and other plants may be listening
Plants may appear silent, indifferent organisms to us, but recent research has found they make high-pitched clicking sounds when they are struggling to find water. In principle, neighboring plants could pick up on and react to these noises......»»
More than 5,000 tons of toxic chemicals released from consumer products every year inside Californian homes, workplaces
People often assume that the products they use every day are safe. Now a new study by Silent Spring Institute and the University of California, Berkeley, exposes how much people come into contact with toxic ingredients in products, used at home and a.....»»
Prevalence of transposable elements may provide clues to worldwide mammal biodiversity
An international scientific project that compares the genomes of 240 living species of mammals has identified transposable elements (TEs)—genes that can change their position within a genome, creating or reversing mutations and thus altering a cell.....»»
The Top 5 Fastest Cars Ferrari Ever Built, Ranked
The name Ferrari is synonymous with going fast, and the automaker has produced some incredibly speedy cars. Here are the five fastest cars Ferrari ever built. The na.....»»
Japanese Moon Landing Attempt Falls Short as Spacecraft Goes Silent
With an apparent crash, the HAKUTO-R mission from the private space exploration company ispace has joined a long list of failed moon landers.....»»