RNA transcription is the genomic process in which a cell produces a duplicate of a gene’s DNA sequence. In a study published in Nucleic Acids Research, University of Alabama at Birmingham Department of Chemistry Professor Jun Zhang, Ph.D., and his team reveal how the protein SRSF1 possesses the novel function of binding and unfolding complex…
The sun emitted a strong solar flare, peaking at 10:37 a.m. ET on May 29, 2024. NASA’s Solar Dynamics Observatory, which watches the sun constantly, captured an image of the event. The sun emitted a strong solar flare, peaking at 10:37 a.m. ET on May 29, 2024. NASA’s Solar Dynamics Observatory, which watches the sun constantly,…
A volcano in Iceland has erupted for the fifth time since December, spewing lava more than 150 feet into the air. This latest eruption forced officials to evacuate the world-famous “Blue Lagoon.” A volcano in Iceland has erupted for the fifth time since December, spewing lava more than 150 feet into the air. This latest eruption…
Following a “paleo diet” doesn’t’ exactly mean you eat what our ancient ancestors did. Following a “paleo diet” doesn’t’ exactly mean you eat what our ancient ancestors did. The Sciences All Articles | Discover Magazine
Stray cats are a big problem across most Australian cities and towns. They cause many complaints related to nuisance behaviors and concerns about urban wildlife, as well as straining government resources. Ratepayers ultimately pay for the substantial costs created by roaming cats. Stray cats are a big problem across most Australian cities and towns. They cause…
When we think of climate and environmental issues such as climate-linked disasters or biodiversity loss, we don’t tend to think about gender. At first glance, it may seem irrelevant. When we think of climate and environmental issues such as climate-linked disasters or biodiversity loss, we don’t tend to think about gender. At first glance, it may…
When a star is born or dies, or when any other very energetic phenomenon occurs in the universe, it emits X-rays, which are high-energy light particles that aren’t visible to the naked eye. These X-rays are the same kind that doctors use to take pictures of broken bones inside the body. But instead of looking…
We can all agree that dating is hard. Getting to know people can feel vulnerable, but at the same time, exciting. We can also agree that feeling rejected can be one of the worst feelings, especially after we put ourselves out there. We can all agree that dating is hard. Getting to know people can feel…
New materials for producing oxygen may challenge traditional production methods. This is exciting news, because pure oxygen is in demand for many areas in industry and medicine. New materials for producing oxygen may challenge traditional production methods. This is exciting news, because pure oxygen is in demand for many areas in industry and medicine. Analytical Chemistry Materials…
Many Australian companies offer a range of benefits and perks to workers, hoping to attract top talent and strengthen employee loyalty. Many Australian companies offer a range of benefits and perks to workers, hoping to attract top talent and strengthen employee loyalty. Social Sciences Economics & Business Phys.org – latest science and technology news stories