Life Sciences A new twist: The molecular machines that loop our chromosomes also twist DNA Scientists from the Kavli Institute of Delft University of Technology and the IMP Vienna Biocenter discovered a new property of the molecular motors that shape our chromosomes. While six years ago they found that these so-called SMC motor proteins make long loops in our DNA, they now discovered that these motors also put significant twists […] Written by Admin December 14, 2024December 14, 2024 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked
Mount Rainier White-Tailed Ptarmigan Finally Receives a ‘Threatened’ Species Designation – State of the Planet In July, the Mount Rainier white-tailed ptarmigan was officially listed as threatened by the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service (FWS) under the Endangered Species Act (ESA), 14 years after the Center for Biological Diversity first petitioned for its listing. This designation is meant to help preserve the bird, whose survival depends on the glaciers of […] Written by Guest February 4, 2025February 4, 2025 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked
Why maggots love the texture of decaying fruit A study led by Nikita Komarov and Simon Sprecher at the University of Fribourg, Switzerland, has discovered neurons in the fly larva mouth that allow the taste of food texture. Published in the open-access journal PLOS Biology on January 30, the study found that the fly peripheral taste organ has neurons with texture-tasting mechanoreceptors that […] Written by Admin February 3, 2025February 3, 2025 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked
Mount Rainier White-Tailed Ptarmigan Finally Receives a ‘Threatened’ Species Designation – State of the Planet In July, the Mount Rainier white-tailed ptarmigan was officially listed as threatened by the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service (FWS) under the Endangered Species Act (ESA), 14 years after the Center for Biological Diversity first petitioned for its listing. This designation is meant to help preserve the bird, whose survival depends on the glaciers of […] Written by Guest February 4, 2025February 4, 2025 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked
Why maggots love the texture of decaying fruit A study led by Nikita Komarov and Simon Sprecher at the University of Fribourg, Switzerland, has discovered neurons in the fly larva mouth that allow the taste of food texture. Published in the open-access journal PLOS Biology on January 30, the study found that the fly peripheral taste organ has neurons with texture-tasting mechanoreceptors that […] Written by Admin February 3, 2025February 3, 2025 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked
Burn grasslands to maintain them: What is good for biodiversity? As grasslands get abandoned, controlled burning is discussed as a labor-saving method of keeping forests at bay. A Kobe University research team found that this method results in higher biodiversity and a higher prevalence of endangered plant species in some grasslands compared to others, depending on what soils they grow on. Humans have been keeping […] Written by Admin February 2, 2025February 2, 2025 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked
Understanding PMDA Validation Rules v5.0 The Pharmaceuticals and Medical Devices Agency (PMDA) in Japan has always led the charge in ensuring the safety and efficacy of drug development. Their latest update, the PMDA Validation Rules version 5.0, which took effect on April 1, 2024, marks another significant step in this mission. Let’s break down what these new rules mean and […] Written by Admin July 10, 2024July 10, 2024 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked
Enhance Your SEND Submissions! Join PointCross on May 29th, 2024, at 12 PM EST / 9 AM PST for a must-attend webinar: The Most Common Issues in Preparing SEND. Ideal for professionals in data submission and regulatory compliance, this webinar offers valuable insights from our seasoned experts. Why Attend? Why PointCross? With over 10 years of experience and more […] Written by Admin May 23, 2024May 23, 2024 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked
