How a SARS-CoV-2 variant sacrifices tight binding for antibody evasion
Researchers used computer modeling to reveal that one of the three mutations that make variant B.1.351 different from the original SARS-CoV-2 reduces the virus' binding to human cells -- but potentially allows it to escape some antibodies......»»
2024 Hyundai Santa Fe recast as adventuremobile
Hyundai's fifth-generation 2024 Santa Fe will offer a more of everything, including size, style, space and tech, but absent for U.S. customers is a plug-in variant that complements gasoline and hybrid counterparts......»»
Mobvoi Teases New TicWatch Pro 5 Color Variant
Mobvoi has teased a new color variant of its current Wear OS variable, by way of an online giveaway competition. Following the launch of its latest TicWatch Pro 5 model a while back, Mobvoi has teased a new color variant of its current Wear.....»»
Crucial early-warning listserv for tracking disease outbreaks is in danger
ProMED, which broke news of COVID, SARS, and MERS, is short on cash and in turmoil. Enlarge (credit: Miragec/Getty Images) Internal dissent within the mostly volunteer disease-news network known as ProMED—which alerted.....»»
New SARS-CoV-2 variant gains dominance in US amid mild summer COVID wave
Absolute numbers are low, but several indicators show pandemic virus is on the rise. Enlarge (credit: Getty | Thomas Trutschel) For a fourth consecutive summer, COVID-19 is on the rise, though this year's warm-weather wa.....»»
A Crucial Early Warning System for Disease Outbreaks Is in Jeopardy
The ProMED website and listserv, which broke the news of the arrival of Covid, SARS, and MERS, is now caught between financial shortfalls and staff turmoil......»»
Xiaomi Launches yet Another Redmi 12 Variant for Indian Markets
Xiaomi has announced a new Redmi 12 5G model, following the debut of the 4G variant a while back. Another week, another new Xiaomi phone – at this point, new Redmi device launches shouldn’t surprise anyone, given the brand’.....»»
Nanopore technology achieves breakthrough in protein variant detection
A team of scientists led by the University of Oxford have achieved a significant breakthrough in detecting modifications on protein structures. The method, published in Nature Nanotechnology, employs innovative nanopore technology to identify structu.....»»
Novel nano-immune magnetic bead may provide faster way to catch SARS-CoV-2
A more efficient way to test SARS-CoV-2 virus was developed recently by a research team led by Professor Wang Junfeng from Hefei Institutes of Physical Science (HFIPS), Chinese Academy of Science (CAS). The novel nano-immune magnetic bead (Mal-IMB) t.....»»
Researchers use X-rays to find the best antibodies
Antibody therapies have a variety of uses, but we need to know which therapies work and which ones don't. Recent research has discovered a means to determine how effective certain antibodies can be in medical scenarios......»»
AMG-1/SLRP-1 is required for spermatogenesis in C. elegans: Study
The mechanisms of RNA-binding proteins (RBPs)-mediated post-transcriptional regulation of pre-existing mRNAs, which is essential for spermatogenesis, remain poorly understood......»»
MLS Season Pass nearing 1M subs prior to Messi bump, team execs frustrated with Apple’s lack of transparency
Football superstar Lionel Messi is expected to kickstart Major League Soccer interest for Apple, but how were the numbers looking prior to Messi’s debut? Unsurprisingly, Apple has a tight seal on any real data for its MLS Season Pass subscription.....»»
Wholesale used-car pricing set to rebound
Used-car demand may pick up as wholesale price declines in the second quarter trickle through to retail pricing, according to Cox Automotive. However, tight supply complicates things......»»
Researchers develop new method to study RNA-drug interactions
How active compounds affect RNA and thus the expression of genes is of great interest for the development of potential therapeutics. Innsbruck chemists have now used a method they recently developed to study the binding of the aminoglycoside Neomycin.....»»
New infection mechanism in SARS-CoV-2 discovered
Researchers from Heidelberg Medical Faculty, Heidelberg University Hospital and German Cancer Research Center investigate molecular relationships that promote infection and spread of SARS-CoV-2. The results may provide a starting point for developmen.....»»
A key function for tight junctions in embryo models
As a human embryo grows, a set of molecules directs cells as they multiply and take on specific identities and spatial positions within the embryo. In one crucial step known as gastrulation, these signaling molecules guide a single layer of embryonic.....»»
Eli Lilly drug shown to slow Alzheimer’s progression
Dementia experts hail "watershed moment" after trial results for donanemab antibody treatment. Enlarge / Alzheimer’s patient brain scans, provided by Eli Lilly. The US company has reported full findings of its phase 3 clinical.....»»
Apple introduces offline Maps—but how does it compare with Google Maps?
Comparing offline modes between Apple Maps and Google Maps is a tight contest. Enlarge / With offline maps, Apple has achieved parity with Google Maps on this one feature after eight years. (credit: Samuel Axon) Apple Ma.....»»
Hyundai Ioniq 5 gets N performance variant
Hyundai's high-performance Ioniq 5 N goes 641 hp in boost mode and can corner, drift and shift like a gasoline-powered race car......»»
Newly-identified compound inhibits SARS-CoV-2 by targeting the nucleocapsid protein
Severe acute respiratory syndrome coronavirus 2 (SARS-CoV-2) has spread globally since 2020. The nucleocapsid (N) protein plays a crucial role in the life cycle of SARS-CoV-2......»»
Be careful with emoji, because they are legally binding in Canada
Be careful how you emoji in the future, after a Canadian judge ruled that sending someone a "thumbs-up" symbol in a message can potentially enter you into a legally binding contract.[Pixabay]The King's Bench for Saskatchewan issued a summary judgment.....»»