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.....»»
Study shows ribosome-binding antibiotics can help some bacteria survive for longer
Scientists have found a surprising effect of some antibiotics on certain bacteria—that the drugs can sometimes benefit bacteria, helping them live longer......»»
Crappy situation: Woman dives into outhouse muck to fetch Apple Watch
After diving in after her lost Apple Watch, a Michigan woman needed a rescue from an outhouse waste repository.Apple WatchStories involving an Apple Watch and a rescue usually feature the technology helping in some way, but not this time. Instead, it.....»»
Weather observations from bombed battleships" logbooks help scientists understand climate change
Weather data from several ships bombed by Japanese pilots at Pearl Harbor has been recovered in a rescue mission that will help scientists understand how the global climate is changing......»»
Butt-dial of iPhone Emergency SOS via satellite still summons helicopter rescue
While enjoying a trip through Dinosaur National Monument, one hiker found himself the subject of a helicopter search-and-rescue mission after falsely activating his iPhone's Emergency SOS via satellite feature.The different stages of using Emergency.....»»
American explorer says he thought he would die during an 11-day ordeal in a Turkish cave
An American researcher who spent 11 days stuck in a Turkish cave after falling ill said Thursday that he thought he would die there before a complex international rescue operation got him out......»»
Trapped US explorer on verge of rescue from deep Turkish cave
Rescuers said on Monday they were only hours away from pulling to safety a US explorer trapped for more than a week, and suffering from gastrointestinal bleeding, deep in a Turkish cave......»»
Almost 50 people missing after deadly Brazil cyclone
Brazilian rescue workers were on Friday searching for almost 50 people still missing after a devastating cyclone unleashed torrential rain and flooding in the south of the country......»»
New quantitative tracer helps to investigate bioaccumulation of nanoplastics in freshwater ecosystems
Nanoplastics (NPs) can cause a variety of adverse effects in humans, including physical damage, oxidative stress, impaired cell signaling, and developmental defects. The monitoring of NPs in the environment still remains a challenge due to their smal.....»»
Lego releases braille bricks—here"s how five other brands could make their toys more accessible
Lego has announced that its braille bricks—already popular among services and schools serving visually impaired children—are now available for public purchase......»»
Australian who fell ill at remote Antarctic base is rescued after daunting mission, authorities say
An Australian who fell ill at a remote Antarctic base is returning home on an icebreaker following a daunting mission to rescue him, authorities said Tuesday......»»
Australian icebreaker heads to Antarctic station to rescue expeditioner suffering medical condition
An icebreaker is on its way from Australia to an Antarctic research station to rescue an expeditioner suffering from a medical condition, the government said on Saturday......»»
Apple Watch Crash Detection comes to the rescue yet again: ‘Amazing technology that clearly impacted a person’s life’
The Apple Watch’s Crash Detection feature has once again been credited with helping save a life. This time, first responders in Wisconsin say that the Apple Watch feature kicked in to call 911 and share the user’s location after they were involve.....»»
Apple Watch saves distracted driver"s life with Crash Detection
Racine County emergency services say a driver would not have a survived a car accident had it not been for her Apple Watch.Car crash in Racine County, Wisconsin. (Source: Kansasville Fire and Rescue)The crash detection feature in the Apple Watch and.....»»
AI drone beats pro drone racers at their own game
An AI drone has beaten pro drone racers at their own game in a world first that could have implications for other drone-related tasks such as search and rescue......»»
How to turn off PS5 controllers automatically
Sometimes you may walk away from your console for a bit and forget to turn off your controller, but some built-in power savings settings can come to the rescue......»»
Stabilizing precipitate growth at grain boundaries in alloys
Materials are often considered to be one phase, but many engineering materials contain two or more phases, improving their properties and performance. These two-phase materials have inclusions, called precipitates, embedded in the microstructure......»»
Images of enzyme in action reveal secrets of antibiotic-resistant bacteria
Bacteria draw from an arsenal of weapons to combat the drugs intended to kill them. Among the most prevalent of these weapons are ribosome-modifying enzymes. These enzymes are growing increasingly common, appearing worldwide in clinical samples in a.....»»
Genetic rescue program to save the iconic Helmeted Honeyeater outweighs any risks, study finds
Monash University researchers supporting Zoos Victoria to breed the Critically Endangered Helmeted Honeyeater with another subspecies to improve genetic health and fitness, have found that the benefits of such genetic mixing outweigh any risks......»»
The Weird Way That Human Waste Is Killing Corals
Wastewater fuels blooms of reef-smothering algae. Better engineering and an army of funny-looking fish can come to the rescue......»»
Ford shuts down in Brazil, and China’s top EV maker comes to the rescue
BYD is wrapping up negotiations with Ford to buy a shut-down factory in Camaçari, about 30 miles north of Salvador, the state capital of Bahia......»»