A visual depiction of the KorB-KorA mechanism. The KorB protein (green) is trapped by its partner protein KorA (pink) on plasmid DNA (cyan). This prevents RNA polymerase (grey) from binding DNA and ultimately results in gene repression. Credit: Matthew ClarkAn international research team has achieved a major breakthrough in understanding how bacteria develop antibiotic...
Credit: PixabayA groundbreaking method now enables the eco-friendly generation of electricity from organic materials, potentially revolutionizing how electronic devices are powered.Advancing Piezoelectric Biomolecular ResearchResearchers at the University of Limerick (UL), Ireland, have developed a method to grow organic crystals that harvest energy by applying pressure to amino acid molecules, the building blocks of proteins.While...
A groundbreaking discovery in spintronics promises to transform computing by harnessing electron spin-orientation for faster, energy-efficient quantum devices. Credit: SciTechDaily.comIn today’s rapidly evolving digital landscape, the need for greater storage capacity, efficiency, and computing power continues to rise. To meet these demands, researchers are exploring spintronics, an innovative field that could transform modern electronics....
Credit: PixabayA groundbreaking international study involving over 71,000 participants from 68 countries reveals widespread public trust in scientists. The research also underscores a strong desire for scientists to take on a larger role in policymaking and societal issues. Despite regional variations, the findings emphasize global confidence in science and its potential to shape public...
Credit: PixabayResearchers at the University of Basel have uncovered how bacteria sense environmental threats using a universal danger signal. When nearby cells are dying, bacteria detect fragments of their cell walls, called peptidoglycans, and proactively form protective biofilms. This discovery sheds light on bacterial communication and defense mechanisms, offering insights for combating infections.Sensing Danger:...
Credit: PixabayFirst detected on August 7, 2024, by the University of Hawaiʻi’s ATLAS telescope in Sutherland, South Africa, asteroid 2024 PT5 has intrigued astronomers with its Earth-like orbit around the Sun. This small asteroid, approximately 33 feet (10 meters) in diameter, poses no threat to our planet.Orbiting the Sun in a path similar to...
Credit: PixabayA research team from the University of Granada (UGR), Public University of Navarra (UPNA), and CIBER found that intermittent fasting—limiting eating hours and extending fasting periods—can effectively aid weight loss and improve cardiovascular health in people with obesity.Published in Nature Medicine, the study shows that finishing meals by 5 p.m. and skipping dinner...
Credit: PixabayLow back pain is a leading cause of disability globally, and conventional treatments like medication often fail to provide long-term relief. However, researchers at the University of Sydney’s Centre for Rural Health have found a promising new approach. Their study, published in JAMA Network Open, shows that incorporating lifestyle support into back pain...
An image of the spiral galaxy NGC 1086 obtained by the European Southern Observatory’s Very Large Telescope (VLT). The galaxy has a distance of 47 million light-years and is one of the nearest galaxies with an active galactic nucleus. Credit: European Southern ObservatoryThis advancement provides unparalleled insight into the dynamic processes surrounding supermassive black...
NASA astronauts Suni Williams and Nick Hague successfully completed a critical spacewalk, achieving multiple key objectives. Credit: NASANASA astronauts Suni Williams and Nick Hague completed a 6-hour spacewalk on January 16, concluding their mission at 2:01 p.m. EST. This mission, which marked Hague’s fourth spacewalk and Williams’ eighth, was the 273rd in support of...
