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Hairy Nanocrystals Capture Chemo Drugs

Researchers at Penn State working with collaborators have developed a nanomaterial that can ‘mop up’ chemotherapeutics in the bloodstream, helping to reduce off-target effects. The technology is intended for use in situations where a chemotherape.....»»

Category: biomedSource:  medgadgetJan 22nd, 2022

Simple model system can break down fibrils to investigate drugs for neurodegenerative diseases

The origin of many diseases such as Alzheimer's or Parkinson's can be found at the molecular level in our body, in other words, in proteins. In a healthy system, these proteins are responsible for numerous physiological functions......»»

Category: topSource:  informationweekRelated NewsNov 13th, 2024

Kino 1.2 adds Camera Control features, Grade preset sorting, and more

The team behind Halide is back with an update to their video capture app Kino. Version 1.2 introduces support for Camera Control on iPhone 16, high frame rate support tuned for iPhone 16 Pro, and a new app icon that’s less HAL 9000 and more film re.....»»

Category: topSource:  pcmagRelated NewsNov 13th, 2024

3D leaf edge reconstruction method enhances plant morphology analysis

Leaves, essential for photosynthesis and other physiological functions, exhibit diverse shapes that help plants adapt to their environments. Traditional methods for measuring leaf morphology have relied heavily on 2D imaging, which fails to capture t.....»»

Category: topSource:  physorgRelated NewsNov 11th, 2024

Assessing the efficacy of clinical drugs targeting SARS-CoV-2 main protease

Over the last few years, the SARS-CoV-2 virus, responsible for COVID-19, has undergone significant changes, evolving from the original wild-type strains to the highly transmissible omicron variant......»»

Category: topSource:  physorgRelated NewsNov 6th, 2024

Enzyme engineering has the potential to drive more sustainable and efficient drug manufacturing

Researchers have found a new way to use biocatalysis to improve the production of critical raw materials required for essential drugs, making the process quicker, more efficient, and environmentally friendly. Biocatalysis is a process that uses enzym.....»»

Category: topSource:  physorgRelated NewsNov 5th, 2024

Drugmaker shut down after black schmutz found in injectable weight-loss drug

The warning comes amid a legal war over compounded weight-loss drugs. The Food and Drug Administration is warning consumers not to use any drugs made by a compounding pharmacy in.....»»

Category: topSource:  arstechnicaRelated NewsNov 5th, 2024

Future space telescopes could be made from thin membranes, unrolled in space to enormous size

Space-based telescopes are remarkable. Their view isn't obscured by the weather in our atmosphere, and so they can capture incredibly detailed images of the heavens. Unfortunately, they are quite limited in mirror size......»»

Category: topSource:  physorgRelated NewsNov 4th, 2024

Israeli forces capture senior Hezbollah operative in north Lebanon, Israeli military official says

Israeli forces capture senior Hezbollah operative in north Lebanon, Israeli military official says.....»»

Category: topSource:  informationweekRelated NewsNov 3rd, 2024

Charcoal stored in preserved guano gives helps reconstruct regional fire histories

With wildfires growing more frequent and more intense in many parts of the world, scientists are looking to the past to better understand where and when fires have burned. Lakes and wetlands, which capture airborne charcoal particles when they fall f.....»»

Category: topSource:  theglobeandmailRelated NewsOct 31st, 2024

New nanocatalyst targets tumors without oxygen

Tumors often contain areas of oxygen-deficient tissue that frequently withstand conventional therapies. This is because the drugs applied in tumors require oxygen to be effective. An international research team has developed a novel mechanism of acti.....»»

Category: topSource:  theglobeandmailRelated NewsOct 31st, 2024

Single-molecule tracking technology streamlines drug discovery

New drug discovery is a critical step for improving patients' lives. First, researchers must identify molecules in the body's cells that help drive disease, as these are potential targets for new drugs. The next step is to screen candidate drugs that.....»»

Category: topSource:  pcmagRelated NewsOct 31st, 2024

Using machine learning to identify bacterial resistance genes and the drugs to block them

Antibiotic resistance is a growing public health problem around the world. When bacteria like E. coli no longer respond to antibiotics, infections become harder to treat......»»

Category: topSource:  pcmagRelated NewsOct 31st, 2024

Modified metal-organic framework can capture benzene in the atmosphere to tackle a major health risk

Scientists have developed a new material capable of capturing the harmful chemical benzene from the polluted air, offering a potential solution for tackling a major health and environmental risk......»»

Category: topSource:  physorgRelated NewsOct 29th, 2024

Ars Live: What else can GLP-1 drugs do? Join us today for a discussion.

Dr. Daniel Drucker will discuss what's ahead for these blockbuster drugs. News and talk of GLP-1 drugs are everywhere these days—from their smash success in treating Type 2 diab.....»»

Category: topSource:  arstechnicaRelated NewsOct 29th, 2024

OT PCAP Analyzer: Free PCAP analysis tool

EmberOT’s OT PCAP Analyzer, developed for the industrial security community, is a free tool providing a high-level overview of the devices and protocols in packet capture files. “The OT PCAP Analyzer was designed specifically with critica.....»»

Category: securitySource:  netsecurityRelated NewsOct 29th, 2024

Discovery of critical iron-transport protein in malaria parasites could lead to faster-acting medications

Malaria kills over 600,000 people a year, and as the climate warms, the potential range of the disease is growing. While some drugs can effectively prevent and treat malaria, resistance to those drugs is also on the rise......»»

Category: topSource:  pcmagRelated NewsOct 28th, 2024

Did Decriminalizing Drugs Such As Fentanyl Cause Opioid Overdose Increase?

Oregon decriminalized hard drugs in 2021 and recriminalized them last month. A new analysis shows the laws likely had little effect on opioid deaths.....»»

Category: scienceSource:  sciamRelated NewsOct 28th, 2024

The Unsettled Science behind Weight-Loss Drugs for Teens

Wegovy and similar weight-loss medications are becoming widely prescribed for teenagers with obesity, but little is known about their long-term effects.....»»

Category: scienceSource:  sciamRelated NewsOct 28th, 2024

Israeli troops capture around 100 Hamas militants in north Gaza hospital, military says

Israeli troops capture around 100 Hamas militants in north Gaza hospital, military says.....»»

Category: topSource:  informationweekRelated NewsOct 28th, 2024

SpaceX has caught a massive rocket. So what’s next?

Spoiler alert: The company still has a massive amount of work to do to reach the Moon. The stupefying and stupendous capture of a Starship rocket earlier this month by two mechani.....»»

Category: topSource:  arstechnicaRelated NewsOct 28th, 2024