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......»»
Negotiations on global plastic treaty to resume in Canada
Negotiators from 175 countries are meeting from Tuesday in Canada to nail down a binding global treaty to end plastic pollution with many sticking points to be resolved five months after the last round of talks in Kenya......»»
Scotland is ditching its flagship 2030 climate goal—why legally binding targets really matter
The Scottish government has rescinded its 2030 target of a 75% emissions cut to greenhouse gas emissions, relative to 1990. The target was statutory, meaning it had been set in law in the Emissions Reduction Targets Act of 2019......»»
Researchers identify genetic variant that helped shape human skull base evolution
Humans, Homo sapiens, have unique features compared with other closely related hominin species and primates, including the shape of the base of the skull. The evolutionary changes underlying these features were significant in allowing the evolution o.....»»
Arboviruses, mosquitoes and potential hosts tracked in real time in São Paulo city
The technology used to sequence SARS-CoV-2 at record speed early in the COVID-19 pandemic has been successfully tested as a technique to monitor arboviruses and diseases transmitted mainly by mosquitoes......»»
5 cool changes on the 2025 Acura MDX
Acura's 2025 MDX midsize crossover will offer a fully loaded Type S variant, two A-Spec trims, and substantial design and technology upgrades......»»
SymphonyAI unveils SensaAI for Sanctions to detect hidden risk in unstructured data
SymphonyAI announced SensaAI for Sanctions, a platform-agnostic “AI upgrade” for any sanctions solution. It impacts sanctions evasion efforts by optimizing match accuracy with deep, context-aware AI-based matching algorithms. SensaAI for Sanction.....»»
Scientists report that buffer and pH strongly affect the phase separation of SARS-CoV-2 N protein
In a new paper published in Molecular Biology of the Cell, the Allain lab (IBC) reported that the phase separation of the SARS-CoV-2 N protein strongly depends on the chosen buffer and pH. For example, the protonation of a single histidine side chain.....»»
A simple, inexpensive way to make carbon atoms bind together
The active ingredient in many drugs is what's known as a small molecule: bigger than water, much smaller than an antibody and mainly made of carbon. It's tough, however, to make these molecules if they require a quaternary carbon—a carbon atom bond.....»»
Must mRNA be cloaked in a lipid coat to serve as a vaccine?
The Uchida Laboratory of Innovation Center of NanoMedicine has demonstrated that intradermal administration of mRNA alone (naked mRNA) without protection by nanoparticles induced robust vaccination against SARS CoV-2, a virus causing COVID-19, in mic.....»»
Google has Removed the Pixel 6a from its Official Store
The Pixel 6a made its debut back in 2022, as a more affordable variant of the Pixel 6. The post Google has Removed the Pixel 6a from its Official Store appeared first on Phandroid. We suppose it was only a matter of time – a month ag.....»»
The best cheap phones in 2024: our 9 favorites for tight budgets
Here are the best cheap phones for those on a tight budget. Find out what you can get for around $500 or less as we highlight the best budget smartphones......»»
The Samsung Galaxy Z Flip 6 could be a hard pass for some
If the latest rumors are true, the Samsung Galaxy Z Flip 6 could be sold in an Exynos variant for some regions. The post The Samsung Galaxy Z Flip 6 could be a hard pass for some appeared first on Phandroid. Last year, Samsung pretty much.....»»
Best iPhones Under $200
On a tight budget and need to buy a new iPhone? While you won’t be able to get Apple’s latest iPhone models, there are some excellent options for $200 or less and we’ll outline them in this guide. There are actually quite a few iPho.....»»
Don’t miss this huge sale on HP printers — from just $50
HP's printer sale has big discounts on a wide range of models, so whether you're on a tight budget or you want a premium device, there's something here for you......»»
US organizations targeted with emails delivering NetSupport RAT
Employees at US-based organizations are being targeted with emails delivering NetSupport RAT malware via “nuanced” exploitation and by using an advanced detection evasion method. The malware campaign The campaign, dubbed PhantomBlu, takes.....»»
In a twist, Fiat could add gasoline engine option to 500e
The current ICE Fiat 500 will not be homologated for Europe after July, and the EV version's sales are slowing. A new gasoline variant could solve several problems for Fiat......»»
The 5 best HDMI cables for PS5 in 2024
For the PlayStation 5 owners -- we've gathered the best HDMI cables for PS5 here, whether you want to purchase a premium cable or if you're on a tight budget......»»
Nanoparticles target multiple COVID variants through the twist in the spike protein
Teardrop-shaped particles designed to inactivate multiple strains of the SARS-CoV-2 virus could one day complement existing treatments for COVID-19, according to a new study led by researchers at the University of Michigan and Jiangnan University in.....»»
Amazon is practically giving away this 50-inch 4K TV — now $210
Get a new screen on a tight budget by taking advantage of Amazon's $90 discount for the 50-inch Insignia F30 Series 4K TV, which lowers its price to just $210......»»
Leaker casts doubt on 12.9-inch iPad Air 6 rumors as launch looms
The sixth-generation iPad Air may not be as much of an upgrade as expected, as a leaker claims there are few design changes and that a larger variant may not see a release.iPad Air 5Rumors over recent months have claimed a number of changes will be h.....»»