Scientists have discovered a new way to make genome editing more efficient in rice. A protein called ScCas9, which comes from bacteria, can recognize a wider range of targets in the DNA than the commonly used protein, SpCas9. However, both ScCas9 and its improved version, Sc++, still don't work very
Sexual harassment, or SH, is when someone does or says things that make others feel uncomfortable, scared, or disrespected. A study from Spain looked into how political beliefs affect how people see SH, and how this differs between men and women. Researchers talked to students at a university in Sp
Did you know that Swedish Warmblood (SWB) horses are picked for show jumping and dressage based on their young horse test scores? Scientists just finished a big study to find out which genes might be important for these traits. They used a complex method called single-step genome-wide association st
Have you ever thought about what sets great climbers apart from the rest? You might assume that endurance is the key to mastering climbing. However, a recent study looking into the climbing abilities of men and women found something unexpected. Finger strength plays a much bigger role than previousl
Every day, people visit the emergency department with lower back pain. Some receive imaging tests like X-rays or MRIs, but is this always necessary? The Rheumatology Association of Australia thinks not. They've flagged this practice as offering little value when the condition doesn't suggest a serio
House Republicans recently gathered for a secret meeting on Saturday. Former President Donald Trump had a big idea he wanted to share, according to insiders. He wanted to combine border security, energy policies, and taxes into one giant bill. This plan was a bit risky but super important for pushin
Lung cancer keeps taking lives, with nearly 1. 8 million deaths globally in 2022. This highlights the urgent need for better ways to detect and treat it. Long noncoding RNAs, known as lncRNAs, are vital for cellular functions. They influence how genes work and send signals in the body. Recently, sci
Imagine powering your car or home with nothing but water and air. That's the promise of proton exchange membrane fuel cells (PEMFCs). But to make this a reality, scientists need to find a way to make a crucial process called oxygen reduction reaction (ORR) happen more efficiently in acidic environme
Ever wondered what happens when you switch up genetic experiments? Scientists did just that, testing nine different genetic switches in three varied hosts. Imagine 27 unique combinations! The outcome? The host mattered more than the switch itself. Adjusting switches had a minor impact, while the hos
Imagine trying to figure out how to make healthy sperm in a lab. This isn't easy because spermatogenesis, the process of making sperm, is super complex. It's also the main reason why some men can't have kids. Scientists have been looking for a good way to mimic this process in the lab using animal t
