Personalized immunotherapy: Rapid screening of therapeutic combinations
An innovative testing platform that more closely mimics what cancer encounters in the body may allow for more precise, personalized therapies by enabling the rapid study of multiple therapeutic combinations against tumor cells. The platform uses a th.....»»
Researchers uncover new potential for botulinum neurotoxin E in therapeutic and cosmetic applications
A team of researchers from the University of California, Irvine, have revealed the first crystal structures of the receptor-binding domain of botulinum neurotoxin E (BoNT/E) in complex with its human neuronal receptors, synaptic vesicle glycoprotein.....»»
Sophisticated gene memory: Researchers develop new method to genetically compare hundreds of animal species
Thanks to great technological advances, the genetic material of living beings can now be sequenced at a rapid rate. Comparisons of genomes, whether of closely related or completely different species, reveal particularly interesting findings. In this.....»»
New exposé of Australia"s exotic pet trade shows an alarming proliferation of alien, threatened and illegal species
Australia has a global reputation for being tough on biosecurity. There are strict rules around the import and export of both native and exotic species. Security is tight, and advanced screening technology commonplace at ports of entry and mail cente.....»»
Microbial necromass carbon causes dramatic carbon loss in permafrost thaw slump of Tibetan Plateau
Permafrost in the Tibetan Plateau contains a large amount of soil organic carbon (SOC). Climate change leads to rapid permafrost degradation and thermal collapse, which can change the microgeomorphology and soil physical and chemical properties......»»
Apple building an AI health coach for Apple Watch, report claims
Apple is developing an AI-powered health coach designed to offer personalized advice for improving exercise, diet, and sleep, a new report claims......»»
First heat wave of the year set to bake Sierra Nevada snowpack: "The big melt is now here"
After weeks of uncertainty, forecasters say an incoming California heat wave will trigger rapid snowmelt on the slopes of the Sierra Nevada and cause more flooding in portions of the San Joaquin and Owens valleys this week......»»
Researchers devise genetically encoded DNA origami for targeted and precise gene therapy in vivo
As genetic information carriers, nucleic acid molecules have been developed as gene therapeutic drugs. On the basis of complementary base pairing, nucleic acid can not only encode functional genes, but also precisely self-assemble into nanostructures.....»»
New dual mode ratio fluorescence sensing system enables rapid in situ detection of carbaryl residues
A team of researchers led by Prof. Jiang Changlong from Institute of Solid State Physics (ISSP), Hefei Institutes of Physical Science of the Chinese Academy of Sciences has developed a new sensing system for detecting carbaryl residues. The research.....»»
Facebook work filtering posts "cost me my humanity"
Screening out extreme content left him numb to suffering, a former Kenya-based worker tells the BBC......»»
Multiple-model GWAS identifies optimal allelic combinations of quantitative trait loci for malic acid in tomato
A study published in the journal Horticulture Research sought to identify loci and decipher the polygenic architecture of malic acid content in tomato fruit. The authors carried out a GWAS using six milestone models with two-environment repeats. A se.....»»
Biological age is increased by stress and restored upon recovery, shows DNA methylation clock study
The biological age of humans and mice undergoes a rapid increase in response to diverse forms of stress, which is reversed following recovery from stress, according to a study publishing on April 21 in the journal Cell Metabolism. These changes occur.....»»
SpaceX’s ‘rapid unscheduled disassembly’ was actually good news for Elon Musk
It may seem like Silicon Valley speak for failure, but the launch went way better than it could have. Here’s why. Starship launched today. The most powerful rocket ever made cleared the tower, flying with twice the thrust of the Saturn V rock.....»»
Nanophotonic platform offers faster detection of dangerous pregnancy disorder preeclampsia
A new rapid test for the early diagnosis of preeclampsia, a potentially life-threatening complication of pregnancy, has been developed by a team of researchers at the University of Technology Sydney (UTS). The test is significantly faster and more ac.....»»
Researchers develop rapid Salmonella test to improve safety, reduce waste and lower costs
McMaster University researchers have developed a rapid and inexpensive test for Salmonella contamination in chicken and other food—one that's easier to use than a home COVID test......»»
A zebrafish model of senescence for rapid testing
Senescence (the process of growing old) drives the onset and severity of multiple aging-associated diseases and frailty. As a result, there has been an increased interest in mechanistic studies and the search for compounds targeting senescent cells......»»
"Flash drought" frequency increasing due to climate change: study
Dry-spells known as flash droughts, with a surprisingly rapid onset and often devastating impact, are becoming more frequent as human activity warms the planet, according to a study published Thursday......»»
Alogic Rapid Power 100W Car Charger review: Two ports, plenty of power
The Alogic Rapid Power 100W Car Charger provides enough juice to charge your most power-intensive gear, including your MacBook Pro.Alogic Rapid Power Car ChargerNew chargers inside your home have been taking off as users require more ports in general.....»»
Arcitecta unveils Point in Time Ransomware Rapid Recovery Solution
Arcitecta has launched its Point in Time Ransomware Rapid Recovery Solution for the media and entertainment industry. The new solution provides studios with instant recovery from a ransomware attack, works across a studio’s existing production stor.....»»
Implantable device, smaller than a grain of rice, shown to shrink pancreatic tumors
Houston Methodist nanomedicine researchers have found a way to tame pancreatic cancer—one of the most aggressive and difficult to treat cancers—by delivering immunotherapy directly into the tumor with a device that is smaller than a grain of rice.....»»
Cruise plans ‘rapid scaling" of robotaxi service in 2023
CEO Kyle Vogt says the company majority-owned by GM is on track — if not ahead of — its goal to reach $1 billion in revenue by 2025......»»