A missing antibody molecule may indicate when dengue will become deadly
The antibody's altered structure helps explain an enduring mystery of dengue -- why only a fraction of those infected will develop severe disease......»»
We can"t eradicate deadly cane toads—but there"s a way to stop them killing wildlife
Australia can claim more than its fair share of environmental blunders, but the introduction of cane toads in 1935 surely ranks as one of the worst......»»
How mosquito larva guts could help create highly specific insecticides
Did you know that the world's deadliest animal is the mosquito? And Aedes aegypti is one of the most dangerous. This bug spreads viruses that cause dengue fever, which was recently declared as an epidemic in Puerto Rico......»»
A simple, inexpensive way to make carbon atoms bind together
The active ingredient in many drugs is what's known as a small molecule: bigger than water, much smaller than an antibody and mainly made of carbon. It's tough, however, to make these molecules if they require a quaternary carbon—a carbon atom bond.....»»
Hong Kong monkey encounter lands man in ICU with rare, deadly virus
The man had recently visited a country park known for its macaque monkeys. Enlarge / This photo taken in August 2014 shows macaque monkeys in a country park in Hong Kong. (credit: Getty | Alex Ogle) A 37-year-old man is.....»»
"Humbling, and a bit worrying": Researcher claims that models fail to fully explain record global heat
Deadly heat in the Southwest. Hot-tub temperatures in the Atlantic Ocean. Sweltering conditions in Europe, Asia and South America......»»
Researchers observe anomalously bright single-molecule upconversion electroluminescence phenomenon
A research group has developed a new and highly efficient upconversion luminescence mechanism by scanning tunneling microscopy (STM) induced luminescence to observe an extraordinarily bright single-molecule upconversion electroluminescence (UCEL) phe.....»»
Is college football on Sling TV?
Yes, you can watch college football on Sling TV — but only if you have the right channels. And even then, you might still be missing some......»»
New carbon nanotube transistor enhances sensitivity and resolution of molecule glasses
Researchers have developed a carbon nanotube (CNT) transistor for molecule glasses that facilitates detailed examination of molecular interactions. This innovative technology is poised to open a fresh research direction in nanotechnology and molecula.....»»
Data gaps inhibit understanding of trans people"s experiences, researchers say
The influential book "Invisible Women" articulates some of the countless ways in which women are missing from the data we use to understand the world, including the testing of many drugs, consideration of how best to support refugees, and others. The.....»»
Your Google Pixel 8 is getting this cool missing feature after all
Google's Gemini Nano AI is coming to the Pixel 8 after all, despite Google saying the phone wasn't able to run it. Here's all the good news......»»
Netflix’s 3 Body Problem is missing the one thing that made Game of Thrones great
Netflix's new hit series 3 Body Problem, David Benioff and D.B. Weiss' follow-up to Game of Thrones, falls short of greatness for one frustrating reason......»»
Puerto Rico declares public health emergency as dengue cases rise
Cases so far are up 140 percent compared to this point last year. Female Aedes aegypti mosquito as she was in the process of obtaining a "blood meal." (credit: US Department of Health and Human Services) Puerto Rico has.....»»
Cows in Texas and Kansas test positive for highly pathogenic bird flu
The risk to the public is low, and the milk supply is safe. Enlarge (credit: Getty | Peter Cade) Wild migratory birds likely spread a deadly strain of bird flu to dairy cows in Texas and Kansas, state and federal officia.....»»
Antifungal activity of a maleimide derivative: Disruption of cell membranes and interference with iron ion homoeostasis
A small molecule library consisting of 40 compounds, specifically N-substituted maleimide and its derivatives, were initially screened in a study published in the journal Mycology, which was led by Prof. Ying Li (Xuzhou Medical University), Prof. Zuo.....»»
How lizards avoid being killed by venomous snakes
A University of Queensland-led study has shed light on how some lizards have evolved to resist deadly neurotoxins from Australia's most venomous snakes......»»
Gut microbiota and antibiotics: Missing puzzle piece discovered
The intricacies of how intestinal bacteria adapt to their environment have yet to be fully explored. Researchers from the Helmholtz Institute for RNA-based Infection Research (HIRI) in Würzburg and the University of California, Berkeley, U.S., have.....»»
Quantum interference could lead to smaller, faster, and more energy-efficient transistors
An international team of researchers from Queen Mary University of London, the University of Oxford, Lancaster University, and the University of Waterloo have developed a new single-molecule transistor that uses quantum interference to control the fl.....»»
iOS 18 could add a customization feature I’ve waited years for
After years of waiting, our patience may have paid off. iOS 18 could introduce a home screen customization feature the iPhone's been missing for ages......»»
How to Fix App Store Missing on iPhone
iPhone users on Apple’s discussion forums are asking for help because they accidentally deleted the App Store from their device. The good news is that there’s no way to delete the App Store from an iPhone and the fix is quite simple. If t.....»»
Alaska Native tribes take lead on shellfish toxin testing where state falls short
A group of coastal Alaska Native tribes in 2016 began monitoring shellfish, a traditional harvest, for deadly biotoxins because the state only tests commercial harvests. The program fills an essential gap in public health protection and has found suc.....»»