Method to precisely determine when cell has 'cashed' RNA 'checks' written by active genes
Scientists have designed software that enables biologists to determine with unprecedented accuracy how much protein a given cell is making. It's important because gene activity does not always result in the generation of a working protein.
Source: https://www.eurekalert.org/pub_releases/2018-01/cshl-mtp012618.php
Tiny particles have outsized impact on storm clouds and precipitation
Tiny airborne particles from urban and industrial air pollution, wildfires and other sources can have a stronger influence on powerful storms than scientists previously predicted, according to a new study co-authored by University of Maryland researchers. The findings suggest that ultrafine aerosols, which are smaller than one-thousandth the width of a human hair, can intensify storms, increase the size of clouds and cause more rain to fall.
Source: https://www.eurekalert.org/pub_releases/2018-01/uom-tph012618.php
Scientists get better numbers on what happens when electrons get wet
A particular set of chemical reactions governs everything from bridges corroding in water to your breakfast breaking down in your gut. One crucial part involves electrons striking water, and scientists still have to use ballpark numbers for certain parts of the equation when they use computers to model them. An new study offers a new set of numbers that may help scientists create better ways to split water for hydrogen fuel and other chemical processes.
Source: https://www.eurekalert.org/pub_releases/2018-01/uoc-sgb012618.php
Swallowed button batteries add to safety concerns about 'fidget spinners'
A report of two young children with burns of the esophagus caused by swallowed button batteries from 'fidget spinners' highlights a risk of severe injuries involving these popular toys, according to a series of reports in the January/February Journal of Pediatric Gastroenterology and Nutrition (JPGN). Official journal of the North American Society for Pediatric Gastroenterology, Hepatology and Nutrition (NASPGHAN) and the European Society for Paediatric Gastroenterology, Hepatology and Nutrition, JPGN is published by Wolters Kluwer.
Source: https://www.eurekalert.org/pub_releases/2018-01/wkh-sbb012618.php
Entomologist discovers millipede that comes in more color combinations than any other
The thumb-sized millipede that crawls around the forest floor of Southwest Virginia's Cumberland Mountains has more color combinations than any other millipede discovered.
Source: https://www.eurekalert.org/pub_releases/2018-01/vt-edm012618.php
Trauma support for welfare recipients helps them earn more
Research shows that addressing Welfare recipients' past and current trauma help them earn more at their jobs -- providing hope for an exit from the program.
Source: https://www.eurekalert.org/pub_releases/2018-01/du-tsf012618.php
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