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Scientists identify new methylation site on P53 guided by structure of MLL2 complex
Lysine methylation is one of the most important covalent modifications involved in diverse cellular processes. Methylation of histone H3 Lys4 (H3K4), predominantly associated with actively transcribed genes, is mainly mediated...
Twitter says it will crack down on tweets involving conspiracy theory group QAnon
Twitter Inc. said Tuesday it would permanently suspend accounts that violate its policies while tweeting about QAnon, a fringe group that claims "deep-state" traitors are plotting against U.S. President Donald...
Editorial: Los Angeles has a coronavirus leadership crisis
The structure of county and city government has left an accountability gap when it comes to the coronavirus crisis. That needs to change.
Former university student pleads guilty to neo-Nazi swatting conspiracy
A former Old Dominion University student who targeted his school with fake bomb threats has pleaded guilty to a swatting conspiracy that included the leader of a neo-Nazi organization.
Reopening plans at UC Berkeley, other campuses fall apart amid coronavirus surge
Plans to begin the fall semester with some in-person classes are being shelved at UC Berkeley, UC Merced, Pomona, Occidental and other schools.
Women, parents of young kids have more mental distress in COVID-19 lockdown
Complaints of mental distress rose by nearly 10% in Britain in April during the early weeks of COVID-19 lockdown, particularly in women, parents of young children and older adults, according...
Getting high with strangers on Zoom didn't sound like fun. Then I did it
Original launch plans stymied, local cannabis brand Drew Martin turns to Zoom smoke-ins.
Humans owe our evolutionary success to friendship
Our ability to show each other compassion could be the quality that has kept humans alive for so long. (Photo by Helena Lopes on Unsplash/)The following is an excerpt adapted from SURVIVAL...
ER docs face anxiety, stress amid coronavirus pandemic
The coronavirus pandemic has left many U.S. emergency doctors with high levels of anxiety and emotional exhaustion, a new study finds.
The rise of anti-Asian hate crime during the COVID-19 pandemic
Under the Hate Crime Statistic Act, hate crimes are defined as "crimes that manifest evidence of prejudice based on race, gender and gender identity, religion, disability, sexual orientation, or ethnicity."...
Ontario autism services waitlist grew to 27,600 children in 2019-2020: FAO
Ontario's fiscal watchdog says the waitlist for child autism services in the province grew to 27,600 children last year. The Financial Accountability Officer (FAO) says the increase came as the...
AMA holding 'confidence vote' on Shandro as doctors' battle with health minister escalates
The Alberta Medical Association is asking its members to vote on whether or not they have confidence in Health Minister Tyler Shandro’s ability to work with them as the relationship...
Seoul National University students accuse faculty of money laundering
Students at Seoul National University are calling for justice following revelations professors at the top-ranked South Korean school seized scholarships intended for graduate students.
Three student in 3 countries share in ‘Postcards From Here’ series
This is part of a series called Postcards From Here, in which Harvard undergraduates talk about the changes brought on by the coronavirus pandemic. Jaidyn Probst ’23 Hometown: Redwood Falls, Minn. Concentration: Cognitive Neuroscience and Evolutionary...
J. Cole confirms he has two sons in new essay
"Snow on tha Bluff" rapper J. Cole confirmed he is a father in an essay about his two passions: basketball and rap.
Look: Netflix teases Kenny Ortega's series 'Julie and the Phantoms'
"Julie and the Phantoms," a musical series starring Madison Reyes, Charlie Gillespie, Jeremy Shada and Owen Patrick Joyner, will premiere Sept. 10.
China vows 'consequences' for Britain for suspending Hong Kong treaty
A Chinese ambassador sharply criticized British leaders on Tuesday for interfering in Beijing's affairs by suspending its extradition treaty with Hong Kong.
China's children left behind by climate change and urbanisation
A UNSW report considers China's children affected by migration and climate change, and the necessary social policy reforms required to protect their rights.
B.C. premier asks Trudeau to decriminalize drug possession as overdose deaths spike
British Columbia's premier has penned a letter urging Prime Minister Justin Trudeau to take an “enormous step'' to reduce stigma associated with illicit drug use by decriminalizing possession for personal...
Watch: David Schwimmer gives opinion on Ross and Rachel debate: 'They were on a break'
David Schwimmer appeared on "The Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallon" and gave his thoughts on his character Ross believing that he was on a break with Jennifer Aniston's Rachel during...
Carrie Underwood to release Christmas album 'My Gift' in September
Country music star Carrie Underwood shared a trailer for "My Gift," her forthcoming holiday album.
Natalie Portman, Serena Williams form ownership group for L.A. women's soccer team
Actress Natalie Portman and tennis star Serena Williams are part of a ownership group -- founded mostly by women -- that has secured exclusive rights to bring a professional...
Watch: Andy Cohen discusses son on 'The Late Show'
Andy Cohen said it's been "so great" to spend more time with his son, Benjamin, during the COVID-19 pandemic.
In Photos: Moments from Serena Williams' career
Tennis icon Serena Williams has had a momentous career and is a fan favorite wherever she plays. Here's a look at some tournament highlights.
Q&A: Covid widening achievement gaps in classrooms
Among the many problems and inequities laid bare by the COVID-19 pandemic are disparities in the U.S. educational system. While the abrupt shift to digital learning has been challenging for...
Getting animals drunk is an economical way to reduce their stress, improve meat quality
Tastier pork comes from pigs that eat the barley left over after making the Japanese liquor shochu. A team of professional brewers and academic farmers state that nutrients in the...
Black men face high discrimination and depression, even as their education and incomes rise
Are you a highly educated and relatively wealthy Black man in the U.S.? Studies that we have done and also those by others show that you are at increased risk...
David Beckham references Real Madrid, Man United amid Inter Miami struggles
Soccer icon David Beckham, now part-owner of MLS club Inter Miami, referenced the growth of Premier League power Manchester United and La Liga's Real Madrid in a message that called...