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Researchers discovered that the mRNA modification m6A triggers rapid degradation, regulating protein production. This breakthrough could inform drug development to manage protein-related diseases. Messenger ribonucleic acids (mRNA) are like the architects of our bodies. They carry precise blueprints for building proteins, which are read and assembled by their cellular partners, the ribosomes. Proteins are essential […]

Researchers evaluated the antimicrobial effectiveness of silver-containing showerheads under realistic conditions and found that they do not effectively reduce pathogen levels as claimed. Silver exposure varied among different fixtures, affecting microbial composition but not overall pathogen concentration. The study suggests that silver might encourage biofilm formation, potentially increasing microbial resistance instead of reducing it. Antimicrobial […]

The Orion capsule concluded its 25-day Artemis I mission in 2022 with a landing in the Pacific, revealing significant heat shield damage. NASA is now focused on enhancing heat shield designs for the upcoming manned missions to the Moon. In December 2022, off the coast of Baja California, sunlight glinted off the rippling sea as […]

Researchers at Flinders University have developed a low-cost, high-density polymer that can store data efficiently using nanoscale indents and can be erased and reused multiple times. This innovative material, made from sulfur and dicyclopentadiene, promises greater storage capacities compared to traditional storage devices, and its ability to be quickly recycled offers a sustainable alternative for […]

Researchers at CRCHUM found that targeting the enzyme ABHD6 in specific brain regions of mice reduces obesity without causing anxiety or depression. This discovery may lead to novel therapies for obesity and metabolic disorders. Endocannabinoids in the brain are critical regulators of food intake and energy expenditure. Researchers at Université de Montréal’s affiliated hospital research […]