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Fatty Acid Found In Palm Oil Linked To Spread of Cancer

An anonymous reader quotes a report from The Guardian: Scientists have shown how a fatty acid found in palm oil can encourage the spread of cancer, in work that could pave the way for new treatments. The study, on mice, found that palmitic acid promo.....»»

Category: topSource:  slashdotNov 11th, 2021

Researchers explore cancer susceptibility in birds

In one of the largest studies of cancer susceptibility across bird species, researchers at Arizona State University describe an intriguing relationship between reproductive rates and cancer susceptibility......»»

Category: topSource:  informationweekRelated NewsJul 31st, 2024

iPhone 17: Release date, rumors, features, A19, price, and Slim model

The iPhone 16 isn’t even out yet, but there are already rumors beginning to spread about the upcoming iPhone 17. The phone is expected to … The post iPhone 17: Release date, rumors, features, A19, price, and Slim model appeared first on B.....»»

Category: gadgetSource:  bgrRelated NewsJul 31st, 2024

Children"s safer use of technology linked to improved feelings of well-being

New research by the UCD School of Medicine looking at the level of digital skills among children aged 10 and 11 found those with a safe and positive understanding of technology and smart devices enjoyed overall higher levels of contentment compared t.....»»

Category: topSource:  physorgRelated NewsJul 30th, 2024

Dual-action therapy shows promise against aggressive oral cancer

In a new study, scientists at Shanghai Jiaotong University School of Medicine found a promising new way to treat a type of oral cancer known as oral squamous cell carcinoma. The method specifically targets the cancer cells through a combination of ni.....»»

Category: topSource:  physorgRelated NewsJul 30th, 2024

A modified model designed to simulate nuclear fission sheds light on how rumors start, spread, and end

It has never been easier to spread false or misleading information online. The anonymous, impersonal nature of the internet, combined with advanced tools like artificial intelligence, makes it trivial for bad actors to manipulate the truth and challe.....»»

Category: topSource:  physorgRelated NewsJul 30th, 2024

Developing new methods for targeted protein degradation

Northwestern Medicine scientists have developed a new, more precise method to target proteins implicated in certain types of cancer, according to a study published in Nature Chemical Biology......»»

Category: topSource:  informationweekRelated NewsJul 30th, 2024

The Bird Flu Threat Keeps Growing

Human cases keep ticking up, are very likely to be underreported, and offer the virus the opportunity to learn how to spread from person to person......»»

Category: gadgetSource:  wiredRelated NewsJul 29th, 2024

Avocado genome assembled: Uncovering disease resistance and fatty acid secrets

The avocado, celebrated for its nutritious unsaturated fats and distinctive flavor, encounters notable agricultural challenges, particularly its vulnerability to diseases that can drastically reduce fruit quality and yield......»»

Category: topSource:  physorgRelated NewsJul 29th, 2024

Developing a nano-treatment to help save mangroves from deadly disease

Mangroves and palm trees are hallmarks of the Sunshine State not just for their beauty but for their immense importance to Florida's coastlines......»»

Category: topSource:  pcmagRelated NewsJul 27th, 2024

Exploring the effects of initial microbiota on microbial succession during eggplant fermentation

Shibazuke is a traditional Japanese eggplant pickle produced by the process of fermentation using lactic acid bacteria (LAB). LAB which are commonly present in vegetables cause the spontaneous fermentation of vegetables, resulting in the distinctive.....»»

Category: topSource:  informationweekRelated NewsJul 26th, 2024

New nanoparticles boost immune system in mice to fight melanoma and breast cancer

Vanderbilt researchers have developed a set of nanoparticles that stimulate the immune system in mice to fight cancer and may eventually do the same in humans......»»

Category: topSource:  marketingvoxRelated NewsJul 26th, 2024

Scientists figure out why there are so many colorful birds in the tropics and how these colors spread over time

The color palette of the birds you see out your window depends on where you live. If you're far from the Equator, most birds tend to have drab colors, but the closer you are to the tropics, you'll probably see more and more colorful feathers......»»

Category: topSource:  physorgRelated NewsJul 26th, 2024

How to update the email linked to your Apple ID

Owning any Apple product at all means you almost definitely have an Apple ID. Whether it be the email attached to your Apple ID being a little outdated or security concerns, changing it is no problem.If your Apple ID email is out of date, the change.....»»

Category: appleSource:  appleinsiderRelated NewsJul 26th, 2024

Battling the red palm weevil: Investigating the devastation on date palm plantations of the Middle East

The red palm weevil can devastate the valuable date palm plantations of the Middle East. Yet, date producers are still hesitant to apply new technologies that can control this invasive pest. A recent ICARDA study reveals factors that hinder pest cont.....»»

Category: topSource:  physorgRelated NewsJul 26th, 2024

Reducing carbon dioxide to acetate with a polyaniline catalyst coated in cobalt oxide nanoparticles

Acetic acid, also known as acetate, and other products that can be developed from acetic acid are used in a variety of industries, from food production to medicine to agriculture. Currently, acetate production uses a significant amount of energy and.....»»

Category: topSource:  physorgRelated NewsJul 24th, 2024

Method can analyze individual, still-living cells that may contain biomarkers for cancer and other deadly diseases

The Ivanov Lab at Northeastern University is paving the way to a whole variety of diagnostic tests that are possible off of a single blood draw, including—someday—cancer......»»

Category: topSource:  pcmagRelated NewsJul 24th, 2024

Blue light could kill at least 99% of bacteria linked to dog ear infections, new research shows

New research from the University of Nottingham and University of Birmingham has highlighted that blue light has the ability to kill antibiotic-resistant strains of bacteria isolated from ear infections in dogs......»»

Category: topSource:  pcmagRelated NewsJul 24th, 2024

How Russia-linked malware cut heat to 600 Ukrainian buildings in deep winter

The code was used to sabotage a heating utility in Lviv at the coldest point in the year. Enlarge / The cityscape from the tower of the Lviv Town Hall in winter. (credit: Anastasiia Smolienko / Ukrinform/Future Publishing via Get.....»»

Category: topSource:  arstechnicaRelated NewsJul 24th, 2024

The silent spreader: Reassessing the role of mice in leptospirosis risk

Emerging research highlights mice as a critical yet underestimated source of leptospirosis, emphasizing the need for improved strategies to control the spread of the infectious disease......»»

Category: topSource:  physorgRelated NewsJul 23rd, 2024

Study links nanoparticles to oxidative stress and neuron death

Researchers at the University of Kentucky have a better understanding of the regulation of extracellular vesicles by oxidative stress and how these vesicles spread oxidative stress and may damage neurons. Extracellular vesicles are nanoparticles rele.....»»

Category: topSource:  physorgRelated NewsJul 23rd, 2024