Controlling the effect of drugs more precisely
Unwanted side effects in the body, drug resistance or environmentally harmful residues—drugs not only cure diseases or relieve pain, but can also have negative effects on people or the environment. This could be reduced by medical compounds that ar.....»»
Research team develops method to design safer opioids
Opioid medications offer people relief from debilitating pain, but these drugs come with dangers: the risk for addiction, miserable withdrawal symptoms and the potential for fatal overdose. In a study appearing in ACS Central Science, researchers hav.....»»
Prime Day deals: Apple"s Mac mini falls to $479; 16GB RAM, 512GB SSD model $799 ($200 off)
Steeper Mac mini deals have taken effect as Prime Day 2024 enters day 2, with prices dropping to as low as $479.Save on every Mac mini during Prime Day.Apple resellers are embroiled in a Mac mini price war this Prime Day and that equates to some of t.....»»
Harnessing big data helps scientists hone in on new antimicrobials
Researchers have developed a strategy to identify new antimicrobial drugs with therapeutic promise from bacterial datasets, providing clues for discovering alternatives to traditional antibiotics......»»
Weather experts discover new effect of storm—in a teacup
Britain, prepare for deep depression: Storms ruin tea. A new study reveals that Storm Ciaran cut an invisible path of mayhem across southern Britain last autumn, destroying any possibility that 20 million people could have a proper cup of tea at brea.....»»
Study shows how narcissistic CEOs influence boards of directors to take more risk
Narcissistic CEOs who also serve as chairs of the board are adept at controlling how their boards of directors focus their attention, giving the CEO the ability to get their way. A new study published in the Strategic Management Journal has found tha.....»»
Interdisciplinary approach provides new insights into molecular mechanisms of cholera infection
Cholera infections caused by Vibrio cholerae bacteria can be life-threatening and the trigger is the cholera toxin produced by the bacteria. It binds to the surface of intestinal cells—more precisely, to certain "sugar lipids" (GM1 gangliosides, GM.....»»
Researchers develop library for RNA-based therapeutic approaches with polymer nanoparticles
RNA therapy with polymer nanoparticles is considered a promising approach for the treatment of various illnesses. It involves the use of polymers as "nanocarriers" to transport RNA drugs precisely to the correct target cells. Manufacturing such polym.....»»
Using RNA technology to develop a chemical-free way for controlling flystrike in sheep
A chemical-free method of controlling flystrike in sheep is a step closer, according to University of Queensland research......»»
Apple releases new midnight color for HomePod mini, replacing space gray
In a bizarre mid-July announcement, Apple has today updated the HomePod mini. Not with any new features or upgrades, however, but with a new (or more precisely, different) choice of color. You can now order the HomePod mini in a new Midnight color.....»»
New method for simultaneous high-resolution measurement of chiral molecules
Researchers have developed a new method for precisely analyzing molecules' chirality. This method, known as cavity-enhanced chiral eigenmode (CECEM) spectroscopy, offers several advantages over existing techniques, including the ability to simultaneo.....»»
Research team develops light-activated compounds to treat neuropathic pain
Light can be used to activate drugs in specific parts of the body through photopharmacology. This innovative approach involves modifying the chemical structure of a drug by adding a light-activated molecular switch, such as azobenzene. This allows th.....»»
It’s Shockingly Easy to Buy Off-Brand Ozempic Online, Even If You Don’t Need It
Weight-loss drugs like Ozempic are in shortage, and telehealth startups are selling “compounded” versions. A WIRED investigation looks at how easy it is to order these meds online......»»
A comprehensive derivative synthesis method for development of new antimicrobial drugs
Efforts to combat the increasing threat of drug-resistant bacteria are being assisted by a new approach for streamlining the search for antimicrobial drug candidates, pioneered by researchers at Hokkaido University, led by Assistant Professor Kazuki.....»»
Belle II experiment reports the first direct measurement of tau-to-light-lepton ratio
The Belle II experiment is a large research effort aimed at precisely measuring weak-interaction parameters, studying exotic hadrons (i.e., a class of subatomic particles) and searching for new physical phenomena. This effort primarily relies on the.....»»
A better way to make RNA drugs: Enzymatic synthesis method expands capabilities while eliminating toxic byproducts
While the COVID-19 vaccines introduced many people to RNA-based medicines, RNA oligonucleotides have already been on the market for years to treat diseases like Duchenne Muscular Dystrophy and amyloidosis. RNA therapies offer many advantages over tra.....»»
Early Prime Day 2024 iPad deals: Apple Pencil & iPads from $79
Early Prime Day deals are in effect now on iPads, with July markdowns driving prices down to as low as $249 and Apple accessories as low as $79.Save on iPads ahead of Amazon Prime Day.With mere days to go before Prime Day 2024 officially starts, Amaz.....»»
Shady company relaunches popular old tech blogs, steals writers’ identities
This doesn't just threaten writers' work—it has a corrosive effect on the web. Enlarge / Professional writers' names were attached to AI content they had nothing to do with. (credit: Aurich Lawson | Getty Images | Christina War.....»»
New experiment investigates light-induced Meissner effect in optically driven superconductor
Superconductivity is a fascinating phenomenon, which allows a material to sustain an electrical current without any loss. This collective quantum behavior of matter only appears in certain conductors at temperatures far below ambient......»»
Observation of 3D acoustic quantum Hall states
The quantum Hall effect (QHE) is one of the most notable discoveries in condensed matter physics, opening the door to topological physics. Extending QHE into three dimensions is an inspiring but challenging endeavor. This difficulty arises because th.....»»
Researchers demonstrate anomalous Brewster effect in metamaterials
The Brewster reflectionless effect stands out as one of the simplest yet pivotal discoveries in manipulating waves. Initial investigations were limited to isotropic materials, but later, thanks to the advent of metamaterials, the phenomenon was found.....»»