Life Sciences Flamingos don’t preen more than other waterbirds Despite their famously fancy feathers, flamingos don’t spent more time preening than other waterbirds, new research shows. Scientists watched five of the world’s six flamingo species to see how they spend their time. While preening time varied, overall flamingos were roughly average compared to existing studies of other waterbirds. The researchers also examined time spent […] Written by Admin August 4, 2024August 4, 2024 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked
China syndrome? Donald Trump has, of course, threatened a far broader trade war against China, claiming he would impose 100 per cent tariffs on Chinese products, but, as we’ve suggested before, this looks more like the opening round in a negotiating position than a firm commitment. Certainly his senior advisors and others close to him, but also more […] Written by brendan December 25, 2024December 25, 2024 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked
Growing safer spuds: Removing toxins from potatoes Scientists have discovered a way to remove toxic compounds from potatoes, making them safer to eat and easier to store. The breakthrough could cut food waste and enhance crop farming in space and other extreme environments. Potato plants naturally produce chemicals that protect them from insects. The chemicals, called steroidal glycoalkaloids, or SGAs, are found […] Written by Admin December 24, 2024December 24, 2024 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked
China syndrome? Donald Trump has, of course, threatened a far broader trade war against China, claiming he would impose 100 per cent tariffs on Chinese products, but, as we’ve suggested before, this looks more like the opening round in a negotiating position than a firm commitment. Certainly his senior advisors and others close to him, but also more […] Written by brendan December 25, 2024December 25, 2024 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked
Growing safer spuds: Removing toxins from potatoes Scientists have discovered a way to remove toxic compounds from potatoes, making them safer to eat and easier to store. The breakthrough could cut food waste and enhance crop farming in space and other extreme environments. Potato plants naturally produce chemicals that protect them from insects. The chemicals, called steroidal glycoalkaloids, or SGAs, are found […] Written by Admin December 24, 2024December 24, 2024 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked
Programming cells: Revolutionizing genetic circuits with cutting-edge RNA tools Professor Jongmin Kim’s research team at POSTECH developed a new technology that improves the precision and integration density of synthetic genetic circuits. The research team led by Professor Jongmin Kim from the Department of Life Sciences at POSTECH, along with graduate students Hyunseop Goh and Seungdo Choi, has successfully developed the ‘Synthetic Translational Coupling Element […] Written by Admin December 23, 2024December 23, 2024 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
