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Soil Moisture Data Helps Scientists Predict Where Thunderstorms Will Form Next
1+ hour, 39+ min ago (303+ words) Thunderstorms are known to form preferentially on warm, humid days with unstable air. But predicting where exactly a thunderstorm will develop has so far remained extremely difficult. Heavy rainfall often occurs very suddenly and locally " without warning, yet frequently with…...
Just Three Molecules Can Orchestrate Stem Cell Differentiation
11+ hour, 10+ min ago (887+ words) In the microscopic world inside a stem cell, some of the most important decisions about life's earliest stages come down to only a handful of molecules. A new study from UNC Charlotte shows that just three molecules of a rare…...
Could CRISPR Stop Gum Disease Without Wiping Good Bacteria?
11+ hour, 10+ min ago (624+ words) For years, treating gum disease has meant scraping away plaque, cutting out damaged tissue or turning to antibiotics that kill bacteria indiscriminately. While newer therapies can regenerate lost tissue, doctors still lack a precise way to stop the infection without…...
Machine-Learning Models Help Study Immune System Responses
11+ hour, 10+ min ago (789+ words) Machine-Learning Models Help Study Immune System Responses'Technology Networks...
High-Resolution 3D Electron Microscopy Reveals “Mouse Bite” Defects in Semiconductors
11+ hour, 10+ min ago (641+ words) Cornell researchers have used high-resolution 3D imaging to detect, for the first time, the atomic-scale defects in computer chips that can sabotage their performance." The imaging method, which was the result of a collaboration with Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Company (TSMC) and…...
Food and Beverage Analysis: Innovations in Testing, Safety, and Sustainability
16+ hour, 48+ min ago (102+ words) Food and Beverage Analysis: Innovations in Testing, Safety, and Sustainability'Technology Networks Food and beverage testing is facing new pressures as global supply chains expand, consumer demands evolve, and sustainability expectations rise Labs are also challenged by fragmented detection methods, fraud…...
AI Models for Protein Function Prediction
23+ hour, 30+ min ago (227+ words) At a conceptual level, these models perform three core steps: Modern models often use transformer-based language architectures trained on millions of sequences. These systems treat amino acid sequences as biological text, generating protein embeddings that capture contextual relationships between residues....
Rice Proteins From Broken Kernels Could Be Used for Plant-Based Cheese
1+ day, 1+ hour ago (547+ words) For vegans and people who are allergic to dairy, nuts or gluten, rice is a surprising source to make a hypoallergenic alternative cheese. As a bonus, the protein sources in rice are considered byproducts of white rice processing, adding value…...
Gut Microbiome Linked to Ovarian Health and Fertility
1+ day, 1+ hour ago (523+ words) A'new USC study'published in Nature Aging details how fecal transplants from older female mice significantly improve ovarian function and fertility in young mice. The surprising results reveal a direct link between the microbiome (the collection of all bacteria and other…...
Standardizing NAMs: Why the Field Needs a Unified Voice Before Regulation Can Catch Up
1+ day, 2+ hour ago (424+ words) Across industry and academia, enthusiasm for NAMs has surged'but so has confusion about what each model is designed to do. Lal'Nag stresses the need to define spheroids, organoids, and microphysiological systems. She explains the recent hype cycle has amplified misconceptions,…...