Potent alpaca nanobodies neutralize SARS-CoV-2 variants
Researchers at Karolinska Institutet in Sweden have developed a novel strategy for identifying potent miniature antibodies, so-called nanobodies, against emerging SARS-CoV-2 variants. The approach led to the discovery of multiple nanobodies that in c.....»»
Razer Blade 16 review: A dual-mode beast
The Razer Blade 16 features a dynamic display, while dealing out potent performance.....»»
The role of mutation in nucleoproteins of SARS-CoV-2
Scientists from The Federal Research Centre "Fundamentals of Biotechnology" of the Russian Academy of Sciences, together with foreign colleagues, have demonstrated that human 14-3-3 proteins, which are known for their role in replication of many viru.....»»
Novel living yeast-based dual biosensor for detecting peptide variants
Biosensors—sensors that can detect biological samples—are powerful tools for understanding the function, composition, and structure of biochemical molecules. Biosensors are often applied for the detection of proteins and their subunits, called pe.....»»
Loki season 2 might feature several Kang variants
Marvel has yet to share the release date for Loki season 2, although Owen Wilson recently teased a September Disney Plus premiere for the highly … The post Loki season 2 might feature several Kang variants appeared first on BGR. Marv.....»»
Weird SARS-CoV-2 outbreak in mink suggests hidden source of virus in the wild
The lineage had not been seen in the area for over two years. Enlarge / Minks are seen at a farm in Gjol, northern Denmark, on October 9, 2020. (credit: Getty | Henning Bagger) Between September to January of this year,.....»»
What New Evidence from the Wuhan Market Tells Us about COVID"s Origins
Recently released data from samples of the COVID-causing virus SARS-CoV-2 at the market where many early cases of the disease occurred suggest animals were present but stop short of proving that they were infected and transmitted the virus to humans.....»»
Conventional aerobic methanotrophs have metabolic versatility under anoxia
Methane (CH4) is a potent greenhouse gas with a global warming potential 28 –34 times that of carbon dioxide on a centennial time scale. Microbial CH4 oxidation acts as a biofilter, preventing more than 90% of CH4 from entering the atmosphere......»»
15-inch MacBook Air to get M2 chip only, says leaker, as M3 plan abandoned
Multiple sources have indicated that Apple had planned to launch the upcoming 15-inch MacBook Air in a number of variants, the base model having an M2 chip, and a top-end model with an M3 one. However, a leaker with a reasonable track record says th.....»»
VW, Rivian confirm EV tax credit eligibility
All variants of VW's 2023 ID4 meet the requirements for the full $7,500 tax credit this year, while certain configurations of Rivian's R1S and R1T EVs are eligible for a $3,750 credit......»»
Velotric Thunder 1 launched as fast, lightweight urban e-bikes with torque sensors and Apple Find My
Velotric is back with a brand-new electric bike design, this time focusing on a lightweight city ride. The new Thunder line actually comes in two variants, the Velotric Thunder 1 and the Thunder 1 ST. more… The post Velotric Thunder 1 launched as.....»»
Methane from megafires: Novel detection technique raises pollution policy questions
Using a new detection method, UC Riverside scientists found a massive amount of methane, a super-potent greenhouse gas, coming from wildfires—a source not currently being accounted for by state air quality managers......»»
Xiaomi 13T Pro Appears Online, Might Launch as Redmi Phone in China
With the launch of the Xiaomi 13 series a while back, it was only a matter of time before we saw even more Xiaomi 13 variants out in the wild. Xiaomi’s habit of selling multiple variants of a single phone under different model names h.....»»
New frequency comb breathalyzer detects COVID-19 with excellent accuracy
JILA researchers have upgraded a breathalyzer based on Nobel Prize-winning frequency-comb technology and combined it with machine learning to detect SARS-CoV-2 infection with excellent accuracy in 170 volunteer subjects. Their achievement represents.....»»
Investigating the druggability of SARS-CoV-2 nucleocapsid protein RNA interactions
The Allain (IBC), Gossert (BNSP) and Leitner (IMSB) groups investigated the druggability of the SARS-CoV-2 Nucleocapsid protein RNA interactions by a hybrid structure determination approach, which led to the identification of primary fragment hits. T.....»»
Bats in disrupted ecosystems are more infected with coronaviruses, reveals study
Over the past 20 years, coronaviruses in wild bat populations have led to three major disease outbreaks in humans: SARS in 2002, MERS in 2012 and COVID-19. The latter triggered an ongoing global pandemic. In turn, this has focused greater attention o.....»»
Wastewater as a breeding ground for antibiotic resistance
Wastewater is a more potent environment for antibiotic resistance to evolve than has been previously realized. A study from the University of Gothenburg, Sweden, shows that wastewaters have unique characteristics, allowing resistance genes to start t.....»»
A tighter core stabilizes SARS-CoV-2 spike protein in new emergent variants
Just as a tight core is a component of good physical fitness for humans, helping to stabilize our bodies, mutations that tightened the core of the SARS-CoV-2 spike protein in new variants may have increased the virus's fitness......»»
Engineered E. coli delivers therapeutic nanobodies to the gut
Humans are colonized with thousands of bacterial strains. Researchers are now focused on genetically modifying such bacteria to enhance their intrinsic therapeutic properties......»»
Stinky seaweed blooms: Turning an ecological risk into an opportunity
As Atlantic beaches brace for their annual onslaught of a potent-smelling seaweed, scientists on a project led by the University of Southampton are sharing their research into how communities affected can make use of this putrid problem—by turning.....»»
Discovery of drug candidate that neutralizes SARS-CoV-2 could reduce length of infection upon exposure
The discovery of a small molecule in the research lab of Bradley McConnell, professor of pharmacology at the University of Houston College of Pharmacy, may well be the genesis of new medication which could shorten the course of the SARS-CoV-2 virus......»»