Neutralizing antibodies for emerging viruses
Researchers at Sandia have created a platform for discovering, designing and engineering novel antibody countermeasures for emerging viruses. This new process of screening for nanobodies that "neutralize" or disable the virus represents a faster, mor.....»»
Chicago battles measles with calls for vaccination—in contrast with Florida
US faces threat of measles resurgence amid global rise and declining vaccination. Enlarge / A brightly colored transmission microscope image of measles viruses. (credit: Getty | BSIP) A team of health experts from the Ce.....»»
The next pandemic? It"s already here for Earth"s wildlife, says biologist
I am a conservation biologist who studies emerging infectious diseases. When people ask me what I think the next pandemic will be I often say that we are in the midst of one—it's just afflicting a great many species more than ours......»»
Scientists find that micronuclei are not the primary trigger of the cGAS/STING pathway
Cells possess an innate immune system that defends against invasive pathogens such as bacteria and viruses. Previous studies have mapped out the cytoplasmic cGAS-STING pathway in the cytoplasm, known for responding to foreign nucleic acids, such as d.....»»
Leveraging AI and automation for enhanced cloud communication security
In this Help Net Security interview, Sanjay Macwan, CIO and CISO at Vonage, addresses emerging threats to cloud communications and the role of AI and automation in cybersecurity. What emerging threats to cloud communications are you most concerned ab.....»»
AI tools put companies at risk of data exfiltration
Data loss from insiders continues to pose a growing threat to security, with emerging technologies such as AI and generative AI (GenAI) only compounding the issue, indicating swift action is needed, according to Code42. Since 2021, there has been a 2.....»»
Scientists launch hub to channel quantum power for good
Scientists will work to channel the huge emerging power of quantum computers for the common good at a new institute opening in Geneva on Tuesday, its founders said......»»
Emerging Salmonella variety in dairy cows found to worsen antimicrobial resistance
A study of more than 5,000 Salmonella bacteria isolated over 15 years from dairy cattle samples in the Northeast reveals a significant increase in resistance to the antimicrobial medications ampicillin, florfenicol and ceftiofur......»»
The best VPN deals in March 2024
The best deals on popular VPNs like ExpressVPN, NordVPN, and CyberGhost VPN. The online world can be a dangerous place, with hackers, viruses, and surveillance software lurking in every corner of the web. We're not trying to scare you, but have.....»»
CDC ditches 5-day COVID isolation, argues COVID is becoming flu-like
The agency released a unified "practical" guidance for respiratory viruses. Enlarge / A view of the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention headquarters in Atlanta. (credit: Getty | Nathan Posner) COVID-19 is becomin.....»»
AI reveals secret roads endangering the world"s rainforests
Satellite images analyzed by AI are emerging as a new tool in finding unmapped roads that bring environmental destruction to wilderness areas......»»
Novel RNA- or DNA-based substances can protect plants from viruses, scientists show
Individually tailored RNA or DNA-based molecules are able to reliably fight off viral infections in plants, according to a new study by the Martin Luther University Halle-Wittenberg (MLU) published in the International Journal of Molecular Sciences......»»
Microbial viruses act as secret drivers of climate change, new study finds
In a new study, scientists have discovered that viruses that infect microbes contribute to climate change by playing a key role in cycling methane, a potent greenhouse gas, through the environment......»»
How air pollution can harm team performance
High levels of air pollution can harm the performance of teams, which are vital for solving complex problems such as developing clean energy technologies and vaccines, and this could harm economic development in highly polluted emerging economies, sa.....»»
Domestic abuse law should cover carmakers, FCC chair says
Cases of technology-enabled stalking involving cars are emerging as automakers add ever more sophisticated features, such as location tracking and remote control of functions......»»
Caveat emptor: 90% of tattoo inks have unlabeled or mislabeled ingredients
Findings could help inform and shape emerging US policy on regulating tattoo inks. Enlarge / New study finds that the chemicals listed on tattoo ink labels often don't match what's actually in the bottle. (credit: ohsarahrose/CC.....»»
Japan’s lunar lander surprises team by waking up from cold lunar night
Japan's lunar lander has surprised its team by successfully emerging from a bitterly cold lunar night that few thought it would survive......»»
Management technique shows promise against emerging soybean pest
In the late 2010s, a mysterious pest—one that came to be identified as a new species of gall midge, Resseliella maxima—began infesting the soybean fields of Nebraska and neighboring states. Since then, the tiny but deadly fly has spread to at lea.....»»
Potential gene targets for managing cassava whitefly, a viral diseases vector threatening food security
Whiteflies, particularly the African cassava whitefly (Bemisia tabaci, SSA1-SG1), pose a significant threat to agricultural productivity in sub-Saharan Africa by transmitting viruses that cause cassava brown streak disease and cassava mosaic virus di.....»»
GM’s Cruise prepares to resume robotaxi testing after suspension
General Motors Co.’s Cruise autonomous driving unit is nearing the resumption of robotaxi testing in the coming weeks, with Houston and Dallas emerging as potential locations, following the grounding of its fleet last year, according to people with.....»»
LockBit registered nearly 200 "affiliates" over the past two years
New details about LockBit operations are emerging, and the focus is now on the group's affiliates......»»