"Superbugs" with hypervirulence and carbapenem resistance in Klebsiella pneumoniae
A new bacterial threat, the carbapenem-resistant hypervirulent Klebsiella pneumoniae (CR-hvKP), is rapidly spreading in clinical environments in China, posing a significant public health challenge. This pathogen is simultaneously multidrug-resistant,.....»»
Researchers identify virus resistance gene from wild grass for cereal crop improvement
Researchers from the Institute of Genetics and Developmental Biology (IGDB) of the Chinese Academy of Sciences (CAS) identified the first monocot plant viral resistance gene encoding a nucleotide-binding, leucine-rich repeat immune receptor (NLR) pro.....»»
LG updates its XBoom 360 speaker with better sound, battery, and water resistance
We liked LG's XBoom 360 speaker, but we like the look of the new X03 model even more now that it has improved sound, battery life, and water resistance......»»
Treating antibiotic-resistant infections with peptides inspired by human saliva
Antibiotic resistance is a problem that impacts tens of millions of people each year worldwide. According to the CDC, "more than 2.8 million antibiotic-resistant infections occur in the United States each year, and more than 35,000 people die as a re.....»»
Molecular medicine review reveals the role of IGF in cancer, other proliferative diseases
Studies suggest that Insulin-Like Growth Factor (IGF) plays a central role in pathological growth of proliferative conditions like cancer, and may function as a resistance mechanism adopted by the majority of solid cancers following therapeutic targe.....»»
Common ingredient in household products could be contributing to antibiotic resistance
A recent study by researchers at the University of Toronto has identified a chemical found in several consumer products that could be a potential cause of the rise of antibiotic resistance In Canada......»»
How do horticultural crops defend themselves against fungal pathogens?
Recently, scientists from the Chinese Academy of Sciences summarized recent research progress on defense responses of horticultural crops to fungal pathogens and novel strategies to regulate the induction of plant resistance, as well as problems, cha.....»»
As a loyal iMessage user, I’m sick and tired of Apple’s resistance to RCS
I’ve been a fan of iMessage since it came along in 2011, but it's time for Apple to work toward true cross-platform messaging......»»
Analyses of heat shock transcription factors and database construction based on whole-genome genes in plants
The heat shock transcription factors (Hsfs) are members of a key transcription factor gene family that responds to heat stress and plays an important role in heat resistance. Previous reports have shown that Hsf family genes contain several conserved.....»»
"Sisyphus" is a robotic art installation that never ends
Created by London and Hong Kong-based artist Kachi Chan, Sisyphus is a robotic art installation representing the clash between oppression and resistance. The piece features a group of smaller, more agile bots constructing brick arches while a larger.....»»
How a harmful fungus renders its host plant defenseless
The fungus Ustilago maydis attacks corn and can cause significant damage to its host. To do this, it first ensures that the plant offers little resistance to the infection. The surgical precision it applies is shown by a new study from the University.....»»
Early-life acquisition of antimicrobial resistance in newborn children from low- and middle-income countries
Every year, almost 7 million potentially serious bacterial infections are estimated to occur in newborns, resulting in more than 550,000 annual neonatal deaths. Most of these infections and deaths happen in LMICs, where often scarce resources can lim.....»»
The OnePlus 10T returns to a winning formula of high specs, low ($649!) price
OnePlus cuts the price way down, but we miss the water resistance of the 10 Pro. The OnePlus 10T comes in green and black. Four months a.....»»
Understanding how bacteria have developed a new defense mechanism against phage infection
As antibiotic resistance challenges scientists to find new ways to treat bacterial infections, researchers at Michigan State University have discovered a new way for bacteria to defend themselves against viral infection, known as phage, which could l.....»»
A Tool for Fighting Superbugs Has Been Found Deep in the Desert
Scientists are turning to the world’s most extreme environments to find new ways of combating drug resistance......»»
Breeding with "wild relatives" to produce disease and climate resistant wheat
New research has shown how introducing genetics from wild varieties of wheat can improve their resistance to disease and climate change, a discovery that could help protect the future of this vital food source......»»
The Pandemic Fueled a Superbug Surge. Can Medicine Recover?
As Covid swept ICUs, doctors prescribed antibiotics to ward off secondary infections. Now bacteria have evolved resistance—but hospitals are fighting back......»»
iPhone recovered from ocean after seven hours underwater
An iPhone has survived after a bath in the English Channel, after being lost by a paddleboarder just off the coast of the U.K.As Apple touts the water splash resistance of its iPhone 13, a paddleboarder inadvertently tested their device under far har.....»»
Paddleboarder"s fully working iPhone recovered from ocean
An iPhone has survived at least five hours in the English Channel, after being lost by a paddleboarder just off the coast of the U.K.As Apple touts the water splash resistance of its iPhone 13, a paddleboarder inadvertently tested their device under.....»»
Latest iPhone 13 videos promote ceramic shield and splash-resistance
Apple has today posted two new iPhone 13 videos to its YouTube channel, one promoting the Ceramic Shield toughened glass, the other the phone’s ability to cope with water splashes. Both ads use the ‘Relax, it’s iPhone’ slogan first used for.....»»
Apple touts rugged and water resistant iPhone 13 in new ads
Apple has released two new iPhone 13 adverts championing the device's durability, and splash resistance, and advising people to "relax - it's an iPhone."Where Apple's Emmy-nominated "iPhone 13 - Detectives" ad barely shows the phone until the last mo.....»»