Martynoside found to rescue 5-fluorouracil-impaired ribosome biogenesis by stabilizing RPL27A
Myelotoxicity is the primary dose-limiting effect of the commonly used chemotherapeutic agent 5-fluorouracil (5-FU), which may endanger the life of the patient. Ribosome biogenesis is a key pathway regulating hematopoietic stem cells, and its disrupt.....»»
New technologies, new responsibilities: Ethical risk assessment for northern white rhino rescue program
The BioRescue consortium develops and applies new technological approaches as a last straw for saving critically endangered species such as the northern white rhinoceros. advanced assisted reproductive technologies (aART) push the boundaries of what.....»»
"Catastrophic" Australia floods prompt helicopter rescues
Military helicopters, jet skis and rubber boats were deployed to rescue people stranded by "catastrophic" floods along Australia's populous east coast Tuesday, with thousands of homes damaged......»»
Dominic Cummings and the £400m public bailout to rescue imperilled satellite internet firm
This Thursday, three dozen satellites will be fired into space from a launch station in a desolate corner of eastern Russia, less than a hundred miles from the northern Chinese border......»»
Developer behind the FlickType Watch app sues Apple for anticompetitive behavior
Last month, Kosta Eleftheriou, the mobile app developer behind the popular Apple Watch keyboard app FlickType for the visually impaired wrote a scathing Twitter thread on the current state of the App Store. In it, Eleftheriou criticized Apple for not.....»»
Neuroscientists Unveil Tech for the Vision Impaired: Bionic Eyes, Textured Tablets and More
Devices shift away from Robocop-like wearables to simpler, more accessible assistive solutions There are many, many wearable and portable devices aimed at improving life for the blind and visually impaired (in some cases, even restoring vision).....»»
What the pandemic stimulus means for children who are homeless
The American Rescue Plan Act, the latest $1.9 trillion pandemic stimulus plan, includes $800 million to support children and youth experiencing homelessness......»»
Researchers find ribosome assembly essential for stem cell regeneration
Researchers at Children's Hospital of Philadelphia (CHOP) have identified genes responsible for hematopoietic stem cell (HSC) regeneration via the assembly of the ribosome, the protein factories in cells that translate mRNA sequences into amino acid.....»»
Steroid abuse by men leads to long-lasting impaired testicular function
Illegal use of anabolic steroids not only has dangerous side effects during use but also can harm of men's testicular function years after they stop abusing steroids, according to a new study......»»
Phone-seeking search-and-rescue drone is like Find My iPhone with wings
With the help of some clever smartphone-sniffing technology, this innovative new search-and-rescue drone could help first responders save lives......»»
Climate disasters prompt Australia"s first platypus refuge
The world's first dedicated platypus refuge will be established to rescue the unique Australian animals from climate change-fuelled crises, as bushfires and drought increasingly threaten their habitat......»»
Study to examine COVID vaccine responses in patients with impaired immune systems
The immune response to COVID-19 vaccines in patients with certain immunosuppressed conditions is set to be examined in a new study......»»
RNA analysis unravels the cues for feline fertility and brings hope for endangered wild cats
Creating living embryos using artificial reproduction technologies provides a promising avenue to rescue mammalian species at risk of extinction. In order to grow in vitro a sufficient number of female gametes fit for fertilization, scientists have t.....»»
Searching for novel targets for new antibiotics
Ribosome formation is viewed as a promising potential target for new antibacterial agents. Researchers have gained new insights into this multifaceted process. The formation of ribosomal components involves multiple helper proteins which, much like i.....»»
Searching for novel targets for new antibiotics
Ribosome formation is viewed as a promising potential target for new antibacterial agents. Researchers from Charité - Universitätsmedizin Berlin have gained new insights into this multifaceted process. The formation of ribosomal components involves.....»»
TBE patients" lasting problems
Impaired memory, reduced motivation, and declining motor skills. These are some of the problems that may persist several years after people contract tick-borne encephalitis, a recent thesis shows......»»
Search-and-Rescue Drone Locates Victims By Homing in on Their Phones
SARDO is a drone that flies over disaster zones and acts as a mobile cellular base When a natural disaster strikes, first responders must move quickly to search for survivors. To support the search-and-rescue efforts, one group.....»»
New Zealand volunteers refloat 28 whales in rescue effort
Volunteers in New Zealand were optimistic they could save the 28 whales that remain from a mass-stranding after refloating them Tuesday for the second time in two days......»»
Dozens of whales die stranded on Indonesian beach
Forty-six small whales stranded on a beach in Indonesia have died, after rescue efforts succeeded in saving three others, local officials said Friday......»»
Increasingly fragmented tiger populations may require "genetic rescue"
Despite being one of the world's most charismatic species, tigers face uncertain futures primarily due to habitat fragmentation, human-wildlife conflict and poaching. As global tiger populations decline, so does their genetic diversity. But until now.....»»
Watch this man jump into ice-cold water to rescue his iPhone
If you dropped your smartphone into an icy harbor, would you dive in to get it? This man did, and lived to tell the tale......»»