Accurate drug dosages with proton traps
Researchers at Linköping University, Sweden, have developed a proton trap that makes organic electronic ion pumps more precise when delivering drugs. The new technique may reduce drug side effects, and in the long term, ion pumps may help patients w.....»»
Cocaine found in mummified brains reveal that New World drug came to Italy 200 years earlier than thought
Cocaine found in mummified brains reveal that New World drug came to Italy 200 years earlier than thought.....»»
I compared two of the most popular VPNs to see which is worth it
NordVPN and Proton VPN go head-to-head in my hands-on comparison to find out which privacy and video stream unblocking solution is best for you......»»
AI for drug discovery: DrugSynthMC to make finding new medication more efficient
Scientists have devised a free AI algorithm that they believe will make finding new medicines far more efficient......»»
Study shows cholesterol enhances exosome-mediated RNA drug delivery
RNA interference (RNAi) technology has gradually become a cutting-edge technology for treating diseases such as genetic disorders and cancer due to its huge potential in gene expression regulation. However, the efficient delivery and safety of short.....»»
A drug made by a Florida company has been recalled for a possibly lethal contamination
A drug made by a Florida company has been recalled for a possibly lethal contamination.....»»
Was Thalidomide Safe? Frances Oldham Kelsey Was Not Convinced
In the U.S. in the early 1960s the distributor of a thalidomide drug was impatient to get it on the market. But FDA medical examiner Frances Oldham Kelsey wanted more information to prove its safety.....»»
Obesity-Drug Pioneers Win Prestigious Lasker Award for Medical Science
Three scientists are honored for developing a class of blockbuster weight-loss drugs. Is a Nobel prize on the way?.....»»
Homeopathic company refuses to recall life-threatening nasal spray, FDA says
Consumers should stop using SnoreStop, FDA says. Enlarge (credit: Getty | Florian Gaertner) The maker of a homeopathic nasal spray with a history of contamination is refusing to recall its product after the Food and Drug.....»»
Neutron scientists wake a sleeping giant after nine-month nap and makeover
What's the best way to wake a giant after a long nap? "Very carefully, and with a lot of planning," said a grinning John Galambos. He was the project director for the Proton Power Upgrade project, or PPU, at Oak Ridge National Laboratory until his re.....»»
In morning raids in Erie, FBI makes arrests on drug, weapon charges. 24 defendants named
In morning raids in Erie, FBI makes arrests on drug, weapon charges. 24 defendants named.....»»
The Devil in the Details, Chapter One: The Doctor Who Said No to Thalidomide
Starting with her rejection of an FDA application for thalidomide in 1960, physician and pharmacist Frances Oldham Kelsey took a stand against the now infamous drug.....»»
Risk to jaguar habitat illuminates additional costs of drug war
Narco-trafficking activities threaten nearly 70% of Central American jaguar habitat, according to a new study led by The University of Alabama. The research is published in the journal Biological Conservation......»»
Lost in translation: What spirituality and Einstein have to do with misunderstandings about climate change
As a child growing up in the early 1990s, I remember learning in school about the greenhouse effect. Carbon dioxide released by burning fossil fuels traps heat near the Earth's surface, like the glass of a greenhouse. I imagined myself on the playgro.....»»
Q&A: Is the "lung float test" accurate? Law professor is leading an effort to discredit "bad science"
Over the centuries, a flawed and controversial forensics tool known as the "floating lung test" or lung float test has sent innocent women accused of infanticide to the gallows......»»
Three Apple Watches get FDA approval for sleep apnea detection, from today
Three Apple Watches have received approval for detecting sleep apnea, just in time for today’s launch of the feature in watchOS 11. The Federal Drug Administration approval was able to be granted swiftly on the basis that the way Apple is doing.....»»
NordPass vs. Proton Pass: best free and low-cost password manager
I went hands-on with NordPass and Proton Pass, two of the best password managers, comparing features and costs to help you make the right choice......»»
Four plants eaten by gorillas, also used in traditional medicine, provide clues for new drug discovery
Four plants consumed by wild gorillas in Gabon and used by local communities in traditional medicine show antibacterial and antioxidant properties, find Leresche Even Doneilly Oyaba Yinda from the Interdisciplinary Medical Research Center of Francevi.....»»
Tanium helps organizations automate complex tasks in real-time
Tanium announced Tanium Automate, which provides organizations running Tanium in the cloud with highly accurate, real-time automation for common IT operations and security tasks. Leveraging the Tanium platform’s breadth of endpoint management and s.....»»
Researchers identify new tools for anti-Acinetobacter drug development and AMR preparedness
University of Liverpool researchers have engineered a library of strains that can be used to develop new antibacterial compounds to help address antimicrobial resistance (AMR) in Acinetobacter baumannii bacteria......»»
Biomolecules inside living cells can now be seen with infrared light thanks to new method
To accelerate biotechnology innovations, such as the development of lifesaving drug therapies, scientists strive to develop faster, more quantitative and more widely available ways to observe biomolecules in living cells......»»