Spider Webs as Traps for Environmental DNA
Spider webs, often associated with catching flies, have been found to be a useful trap for environmental DNA, offering a potential breakthrough for environmental scientists. The discovery that spider webs can capture fragments of skin, hair cells, or body fluids…
Nanotechnology-Based CRISPR/Cas9 Delivery System for Cancer Treatment
February 1, 2024 A Breakthrough in Cancer Treatment: Nanotechnology-Based CRISPR/Cas9 Delivery System Scientists are making significant strides in the field of cancer treatment with the development of a nanotechnology-based CRISPR/Cas9 delivery system. This groundbreaking approach, detailed in a recent study…
Study Shows Global Warming’s Impact on Forest Carbon Uptake
Forests are considered the most effective and abundantly available carbon sinks, capable of storing and sequestering millions of tonnes of carbon dioxide from the atmosphere. A new study from India joins emerging research that challenges this notion, showing that carbon…
Researchers Capture High-Resolution Images of Early Microtubule Formation in Human Cells
Researchers at the Center for Genomic Regulation (CRG) in Barcelona and the Spanish National Cancer Research Center (CNIO) in Madrid have achieved a groundbreaking feat by capturing the world’s first high-resolution images of the earliest moments of microtubule formation inside…
Groundbreaking Development in Plasmonic Catalysis Unveiled
On January 30, 2024, a groundbreaking development in plasmonic catalysis was unveiled by Prof. Polshettiwar’s group at Tata Institute of Fundamental Research (TIFR), Mumbai. The team introduced a novel ‘plasmonic reduction catalyst stable in air’ that defies the common instability…
Genes Are Not the Blueprint for Life
It’s Time to Admit That Genes Are Not the Blueprint for Life By Denis Noble Published on 05 February 2024 DNA sequencing has become routine, but the roles of individual genes can be hard to pin down. Philip Ball, in…
Amazon’s Fire TV Stick 4K Max on Sale for $39.99
Amazon’s lightning-fast Fire TV Stick 4K Max is currently available at an all-time low price of $39.99, down from its regular price of $60. This latest-generation Fire TV Stick, which supports Wi-Fi 6E and is the fastest model ever, is…
7 Healthy Habits to Support Brain Health in Your 40s
While many people in their 40s are aware of Alzheimer’s disease, it probably doesn’t feel like an immediate threat. That makes sense, because most people with the condition don’t show symptoms until they’ve passed their 65th birthday, according to the…
Simple Steps to Kickstart Your Weight Loss Journey
Weight loss is a common goal for many people, but it’s important to approach it in a healthy and sustainable way. There is no one-size-fits-all solution, but there are several simple steps you can take to kickstart your weight loss…
Woman with ‘debilitating’ chronic pain waits decades for endometriosis diagnosis
Woman with ‘debilitating’ chronic pain waits decades for endometriosis diagnosis Tara DeMerchant is speaking out about her recent diagnosis of endometriosis after having it go undiagnosed for almost 30 years. The 44-year-old says for years, it was brushed off as…