Man peddling vitamins as cancer therapy faces 5 felony counts
With allegedly fake title, Gevorkian sold unproven treatments for serious conditions. Enlarge (credit: Pathways) A man in California is facing five felony charges for allegedly posing as a licensed doctor while providing.....»»
Why are women cited less frequently than men?
Citation counts count. The number of citations is commonly perceived as indicative of a researcher's productivity and academic impact. It weighs heavily in considerations for hiring, promotion, funding allocation, and salary increases within academic.....»»
Enhancing fire safety: The emergence of PA-DAD as a sustainable flame retardant for epoxy resin composites
Epoxy resin (EP), an essential material in various applications such as adhesives, coatings, and composites, faces challenges due to its intrinsic flammability and dense smoke production, posing threats to safety and property. To address these issues.....»»
Following DOJ, Apple faces new class action lawsuits alleging the iPhone is a monopoly
It’s not just the US Department of Justice setting its sights on Apple this year. Since the DOJ announced its lawsuit last week, Apple has been hit with a wave of new lawsuits from consumers accusing the company of monopolizing the smartphone marke.....»»
NASA touts space research in anti-cancer fight
Experiments in the weightless environment of space have led to "crazy progress" in the fight against cancer, NASA officials said at a recent event highlighting an important and personal initiative of US President Joe Biden......»»
Tennessee vs Texas live stream: Can you watch for free?
Texas faces Tennessee in the Round of 32 today. If you don't have cable, we have a bunch of ways you can watch the game streaming online for free......»»
Reddit faces new reality after cashing in on its IPO
Reddit must now answer to its shareholders as well as its vocal users. Enlarge / Steve Huffman, u/spez on Reddit, sold 500,000 of his shares in Reddit’s IPO on Thursday (credit: AFP via Getty Images) In an interview on.....»»
Lifesaving gene therapy for kids is world’s priciest drug at $4.25M
It's unclear if government and private insurance plans can cover the costs. Enlarge / A mother with her twin 6-year-old boys who have metachromatic leukodystrophy, a genetic disease that leaves them unable to move. Photo taken on.....»»
Advances and applications of nanoparticles in cancer therapy
The research team of Prof. Changyang Gong from the Department of Biotherapy, Cancer Center and State Key Laboratory of Biotherapy, West China Hospital, Sichuan University has published a new review showing that rapid growth in nanoparticles as delive.....»»
Research seeks to develop mRNA lipid nanoparticles for next-generation oral cancer tumor suppressor therapy
A study aiming to develop a lipid nanoparticles (LNP) platform for treating oral squamous cell carcinoma (OSCC) utilizing p53 mRNA was presented at the 102nd General Session of the IADR, which was held in conjunction with the 53rd Annual Meeting of t.....»»
The Super Mario Maker community faces its final boss
"Team 0%" is struggling to clear "Trimming the Herbs" before an April 8 server shutdown. Enlarge / "Trimming the Herbs," mapped above, is all that stands between "Team 0%" and its ultimate goal of clearing every Super Mario Make.....»»
Vietnam faces $3bn annual crop losses from rising saltwater levels
Vietnam faces nearly $3 billion a year in crop losses as more saltwater seeps into arable land, state media reported Sunday, citing new research......»»
Tesla settles race bias claims by Black former worker after $3 million verdict
Tesla has settled a long running lawsuit by a Black former factory worker who claimed he was subjected to severe racial harassment, according to a court filing Friday, as the electric carmaker faces a series of other discrimination lawsuits......»»
In vivo production of CAR-T cells using virus-mimetic fusogenic nanovesicles
Chimeric antigen receptors (CARs) are synthesized membrane proteins that enable lymphocytes to recognize and respond to the specific antigens of target cells. Despite the impressive efficacy of CAR-T cell therapy in treating B-cell lymphoma or leukem.....»»
Former Apple software engineer faces up to five years in prison after threatening FBI agents
A federal jury has convicted a former Apple employee for threatening to injure FBI agents after a short trial.Ex-Apple employee found guilty of threatening FBI agents | Image Credit: Quince CreativeCourt records obtained by Kron4 state that Brian Bro.....»»
Using adavosertib-encapsulated MOFs for p53-mutated gallbladder cancer treatment via synthetic lethality
Since the revelation of poly(ADP-ribose) polymerase (PARP) inhibitors and their remarkable results in the treatment of BRCA1/2 mutant cancers, synthetic lethality (SL) in antitumor therapy has attracted increasing attention. SL is a phenomenon in whi.....»»
Engineered MgO nanoparticles: A promising path to synergistic cartilage and bone therapy
In a recent study published in Science Advances, researchers from Nanjing Drum Tower Hospital and others have unveiled a promising approach for treating osteoarthritis (OA) using engineered magnesium oxide (MgO) nanoparticles......»»
Farley, top Ford execs hit road to hear dealers" concerns
The tour comes as dealer trust levels within Ford have plummeted as the company faces continued quality woes and questions over its electrification strategy......»»
Q&A: Bringing forest therapy indoors can improve your health
For centuries, people have found solace in walks through the forest and the practice of "forest bathing." Now, researchers at UBC are delving into the science behind this tradition to understand its benefits better and make them accessible to all......»»
Shrimp waste revolution: Unlocking potent antioxidants for health and sustainability
Shrimp are renowned for their high nutritional value, offering a rich source of proteins, amino acids, omega-3 fatty acids, minerals, and vitamins, as well as chitin and carotenoids. The increasing consumption of shrimp has led to a significant rise.....»»
Deciphering how viruses choose to turn nasty or not to their bacterial host
Researchers from the Shmunis School of Biomedicine and Cancer Research at Tel Aviv University have deciphered a novel complex decision-making process that helps viruses choose to turn nasty or stay friendly to their bacterial host. In a new paper, th.....»»