A key chemical tag on messenger RNA, called m6A, is common across all eukaryotes. Cells control how much of this tag appears by adding or removing it with specialized enzymes known as writers and erasers. In plant cells, the chloroplast—a site of photosynthesis—contains many mRNAs that carry this ta
Bluprynt, a platform that helps digital asset firms stay compliant, has closed a $4. 25 million seed round that attracted more investors than it could accommodate. The lead investor was Valor Capital Group, and the fund also drew support from Cultivation Capital, Robinhood, Coinbase Ventures, Quona
The real‑estate financing company reported a fourth‑quarter profit per share of $0. 52, exceeding analysts’ forecast by $0. 13. This gain highlights a stronger performance than previously anticipated for the year. For investors looking ahead, NexPoint has projected earnings per diluted share of $0.
A new poll suggests that former Prime Minister Edouard Philippe, who has led the city of Le Havre since 2010, might lose his mayoral seat in next month’s local elections. If this happens, it could dent Philippe’s hopes of running for president in 2027. The survey was conducted by OpinionWay fo
American Bitcoin, a mining firm linked to former President Donald Trump’s sons, posted a $59. 45‑million loss in the last quarter of 2025. The company earned a profit of $3. 48 million in the same period last year and had made money in the previous quarter, showing a sharp reversal. Revenue cl
A worldwide team of scientists and programmers joined forces in a blind test to spot the best computer tricks for hunting coronavirus medicines. They used secret data from a big AI project that looks for drugs against SARS‑CoV‑2 and MERS‑CoV enzymes. The challenge asked participants to guess how str
Deborah Huntley, once a professor and administrator in Saginaw Valley State University, will speak about the place of women in science at a Women’s History Month event. The talk, titled “Science, Women of Science, and Women in Science, ” is scheduled for Wednesday evening at the Hoyt Library auditor
When people try to shed pounds, a new idea catches attention: chill cooked starches before eating them. The concept is based on the science of two kinds of starch found in foods like rice, pasta and potatoes. One type, amylose, is hard for the body to break down quickly; the other, amylopectin, diss
Private wealth teams closed the year with a mix of bold moves and cautious bets. Some went big on sports, others on tech or crypto, showing how varied their strategies can be. One firm raised its stake in a famous English football club. Although the news drew attention, the owners say their share i
Apple is set to unveil a series of new devices beginning on Monday morning, kicking off a multi‑day announcement cycle that will culminate in a press experience on Wednesday. The company’s CEO confirmed the schedule, and reporters from New York City will be present to cover the events. A teaser v
