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.....»»
Developers prove the potentials of Live Activities with an iOS app to track the Brazilian elections
With iOS 16.1, Apple introduced the Live Activities API – which lets third-party apps provide useful information on the iPhone lock screen and also on the Dynamic Island for those with iPhone 14 Pro. This weekend, developers proved the real potent.....»»
Stealth-care system: Scientists test "smart" red blood cells to deliver antibiotics that target specific bacteria
Physicists at McMaster University have identified a natural delivery system which can safely carry potent antibiotics throughout the body to selectively attack and kill bacteria by using red blood cells as a vehicle......»»
New NASA tool helps detect "super-emitters" of methane from space
NASA scientists, using a tool designed to study how dust affects climate, have identified more than 50 spots around the world emitting major levels of methane, a development that could help combat the potent greenhouse gas......»»
New Halloween "Scariant" Variants and Boosting Your Immunity: COVID, Quickly, Episode 41
In a new episode of the COVID, Quickly podcast, we talk about the variants that are likely to be around this winter and how boosters help even if you’ve already had the disease......»»
Which COVID Studies Pose a Biohazard?
Controversy surrounding a study that involved modifying SARS-CoV-2, the virus that causes COVID, has prompted researchers to call for better guidance from funders.....»»
New method uncovers strong effects of copy number variants on the human genome and health
Copy number variants (CNVs) are regions of the genome that are duplicated or deleted in some individuals, and are a common type of gene-disabling mutation. The human genome contains hundreds of thousands of CNVs, but typical genomic analysis approach.....»»
With shots and infections, the most common COVID symptoms have shifted
Beware of unexplained sneezing, which is becoming a more common COVID symptom. Enlarge / A close-up view of a woman sneezing. (credit: Getty | David Jones) As people build up immunity to SARS-CoV-2 through vaccines, boosters,.....»»
Genome sequencing of Moraxella bovis opens new doors for interventions against "pinkeye" in cattle
Scientists have revealed that there are two different variants, or genotypes of Moraxella bovis (M. bovis), a bacterium known to cause pinkeye in cattle. This finding helps scientists understand how different types of M. bovis cause infection in live.....»»
COVID-causing virus in air detected with high-tech bubbles
Scientists have shown that they can detect SARS-CoV-2, the virus that causes COVID-19, in the air by using a nanotechnology-packed bubble that spills its chemical contents like a broken piñata when encountering the virus......»»
Where To Buy A Bidet Attachment? | Things You Should Know
Bidet attachments come in different shapes and sizes and most feature adjustable pressure, customizable nozzle direction, and temperature controls. You can easily find all of these variants online on the brand websites or third party vendors as well.....»»
BA.5 is finally fading—sublineages BQ.1 and BQ.1.1 rise from variant stew
BQ.1 and BQ.1.1 now account for 1-in-10 US COVID infections. Enlarge / Transmission electron micrograph of a variant strain of SARS-CoV-2 virus particles (UK B.1.1.7), isolated from a patient sample and cultivated in cell culture. Ima.....»»
How a Microsoft blunder opened millions of PCs to potent malware attacks
Microsoft said Windows automatically blocked dangerous drivers. It didn't. Enlarge (credit: Getty Images) For almost two years, Microsoft officials botched a key Windows defense, an unexplained lapse that left customers open t.....»»
Reaching new heights in largest ever genome study
Children's growth will be easier to assess following a University of Queensland-led study analyzing the genetic variants that influence height......»»
Landscape of molecular contacts: How SARS-CoV-2 communicates with human cells
What exactly are the molecular interactions between the virus causing COVID-19 and its human host? How might our genetic differences cause different disease courses? And how do still-emerging virus variants differ in their host-virus interactions? To.....»»
Researchers develop new tool for targeted cell control
Thanks to new RNA vaccines, we humans have been able to protect ourselves incredibly quickly from new viruses like SARS-CoV-2, the virus that causes COVID-19. These vaccines insert a piece of ephemeral genetic material into the body's cells, which th.....»»
Coronavirus formation is successfully modeled
A physicist at the University of California, Riverside, and her former graduate student have successfully modeled the formation of SARS-CoV-2, the virus that spreads COVID-19, for the first time......»»
Disease outcomes differ by new host species in virus spillover experiments
Why has the SARS-CoV-2 virus ravaged the global human population, but many other animal viruses haven't? Using nematode worms as a model, researchers at Penn State conducted a set of experiments to investigate the factors influencing the disease outc.....»»
The Government is Racing to Put Your Toilet Under Surveillance--For a Good Reason
A relatively new type of snooping—we will call it poop snooping—could help us all react more quickly to new coronavirus variants or to future pandemics......»»
Researchers discover method to control carcinogenic formaldehyde release from wood in the home
New research, led jointly by the University of Massachusetts Amherst and the University of North Texas, advances our understanding of how the wood in our homes and offices can release formaldehyde, a potent carcinogen, at levels that can exceed certa.....»»
Fighting fake news online: Going beyond scientific slogans to connect with people emotionally
Empathy is a more potent weapon than facts when combatting fake news online, according to new research from the University of Surrey......»»