Chemist proposes eco-friendly synthesis of fluorescent compounds for medicine
An RUDN and Shahid Beheshti University(SBU) chemist proposed an eco-friendly method for the synthesis of pyrrole and pyrazole derivatives with a wide range of applications in medicine: from antidepressants to anticancer. Moreover, the synthesized com.....»»
Affordable iron catalysts offer a sustainable route to prized Z-alkenes
Chemists from the National University of Singapore (NUS) have developed an iron-catalyzed method that overcomes a significant challenge in the sustainable synthesis of trisubstituted Z-alkenes by inserting two alkyl chemical groups into a type of com.....»»
Advancing green chemistry: A tandem catalyst for efficient biomass conversion
The global demand for sustainable energy sources has intensified the search for environmentally friendly alternatives to fossil fuels. Biomass waste, a byproduct of various industrial processes, presents an untapped potential for the production of bi.....»»
Senate holds rich CEO of “third-world medicine” hospitals in contempt
Ralph de la Torre, CEO of Steward, faces up to 12 months in prison if convicted. Enlarge / Vermont Senator Bernie Sanders speaks about Ralph De La Torre's spending habits during the US Senate Committee on Health, Education, Labor.....»»
AI trained on evolution"s playbook develops proteins that spur drug and scientific discovery
A new artificial intelligence model developed by researchers at The University of Texas at Austin paves the way for more effective and less toxic treatments and new preventive strategies in medicine. The AI model informs the design of protein-based t.....»»
NIST proposes barring some of the most nonsensical password rules
Proposed guidelines aim to inject badly needed common sense into password hygiene. Enlarge (credit: Getty Images) The National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST), the federal body that sets technology standards.....»»
Advancing synthetic Ephedra-type alkaloids with a two-step enzymatic approach
Ephedra-type alkaloids, a class of naturally occurring compounds derived from plants in the genus Ephedra, have long held interest in the pharmaceutical industry due to their stimulant and airway widening effects. These alkaloids are used for the tre.....»»
Semimetal-induced covalency achieves high-efficiency electrocatalysis for platinum intermetallic compounds
Compared with other types of batteries, proton exchange membrane fuel cells have the advantages of high discharge power and no pollution, which is also an important carrier for hydrogen energy conversion and utilization. Platinum intermetallic compou.....»»
Cloud cover and urban structures drastically reduce sunlight in cities
Sunlight plays a crucial role in public health, affecting vitamin D synthesis and psychological well-being. Inadequate exposure to sunlight is associated with various adverse health outcomes, such as cardiovascular diseases, metabolic syndrome, depre.....»»
Naked mole-rat found to have lost infection-resistant proteins
Scientists have found that the naked mole-rat—an underground rodent that lives up to 40 years—has lost a number of CD1 functional genes. The CD1 gene family in mammals is responsible for protein synthesis that protects the body against infectious.....»»
Fecal transplants reduce ADHD and anxiety symptoms in dogs with epilepsy, researchers find
Researchers from the Texas A&M College of Veterinary Medicine and Biomedical Sciences (VMBS) and Center for Systems Neuroscience in Hannover, Germany have discovered that fecal microbiota transplants (FMT) can reduce negative mental health symptoms i.....»»
Ecovacs launches two budget-friendly robot vacuums
The Ecovacs Deebot N30 Omni is closer to a mid-tier offering, while the N20 Series can be had for just $260. Here's a closer look at both robot vacuums......»»
Samsung’s Budget-Friendly Galaxy Tab A9 Plus is 19% Cheaper Right Now
Save a bit more with this deal on the Galaxy Tab A9 Plus. The post Samsung’s Budget-Friendly Galaxy Tab A9 Plus is 19% Cheaper Right Now appeared first on Phandroid. Samsung’s Galaxy Tab S-series tablets are ideal devices if yo.....»»
Compact "gene scissors" enable effective genome editing, may offer future treatment of high cholesterol gene defect
CRISPR-Cas is used broadly in research and medicine to edit, insert, delete or regulate genes in organisms. TnpB is an ancestor of this well-known "gene scissors" but is much smaller and thus easier to transport into cells......»»
Human urine could be used as eco-friendly crop fertilizer: Study
Bacterial communities in soil are as resilient to human urine as synthetic fertilizers—making recycling the bodily fluid as a fertilizer for agricultural crops a viable proposition, according to a new study......»»
Best Samsung tablet deals: Discounted tablets as low as $140
We've picked out all the best Samsung tablet deals currently available, and they range from budget friendly to high-end options......»»
U.S. proposes ban on Chinese vehicle software
Pending restrictions stem from an investigation of cybersecurity risks from Chinese vehicle software that President Joe Biden launched in March......»»
Scientists propose new "golden rules" for sustainable fishing
Top ocean experts have published a report that redefines the concept of "sustainable fishing" and proposes 11 "golden rules" that radically challenge the flawed approach that currently prevails in fisheries management......»»
New biosensor illuminates physiological signals in living animals
Eric Schreiter and Luke Lavis thought they had figured it out. In 2021, the Janelia group leaders reported that they had developed a way to combine Schreiter's engineered protein biosensors and Lavis's bright, fluorescent Janelia Fluor dyes......»»
Austin airport proposes new plan to nearly double in size in largest expansion ever
Austin airport proposes new plan to nearly double in size in largest expansion ever.....»»
I Suffer From The Most Painful Condition Known To Medicine — And My Life Is A Nightmare
I Suffer From The Most Painful Condition Known To Medicine — And My Life Is A Nightmare.....»»