Potential new therapeutic pathway to clear chronic viral infections
A recent study in mice has uncovered that during chronic viral infection, a protein called BMI-1 gets turned on too early in B cells and messes up the delicate balance of gene expression, resulting in antibodies that are unsuccessful in their endeavo.....»»
Apple"s October Mac event or release plans still aren"t clear
The iMac, MacBook Pro, and Mac Mini are all expected to receive the M4 chip later this month in the form of an online-focused event.Apple could introduce a redesigned Mac mini with M4While Apple recently announced the seventh-generation iPad mini thr.....»»
AirTag tracking busts rich kid stealing presidential campaign yard signs
If you're planning to steal 60 presidential campaign yard signs, don't just check out the potential penalty, look for an AirTag too.Yet again, an AirTag makes you wonder what we did before themAirTags have found stolen cars, stolen mail, and unfortun.....»»
Invasive tree logs show promise for mushroom production
An article in the latest issue of Invasive Plant Science and Management provides new insights on the varying potential for using invasive tree logs to grow edible, marketable mushrooms......»»
Hands-on with the 2024 iPad mini: Spot the differences
A quick look at what’s new in Apple’s tiny tablet. The iPad mini is a niche product, that much is clear. But for those who want an extra-small tablet, the launch of the sixth-.....»»
Nanoparticle technology demonstrates selective destruction of leukemia cancer cells
A research team, affiliated with UNIST has developed nanoparticles that effectively treat acute myeloid leukemia (AML), offering the potential to reduce side effects while enhancing therapeutic efficacy by selectively targeting and eliminating leukem.....»»
Discovery of new bacterial toxins could be key to fighting infections
Researchers have discovered a new group of bacterial toxins that can kill harmful bacteria and fungi, opening the door to potential new treatments for infections. These toxins, found in over 100,000 microbial genomes, can destroy the cells of bacteri.....»»
Chemical trick activates antibiotic directly at the pathogen
Colistin is a last-resort antibiotic that is usually only used for severe infections with resistant bacteria. This is due to its severe kidney-damaging side effects, which occur in about 30% of treated patients. A research team at the Helmholtz Cente.....»»
Research reveals potential for community-led housing to empower black and minority ethnic communities
Dr. Tom Moore, a housing and planning research expert at the University of Liverpool, has contributed to pioneering new research which, for the first time, provides a national overview of the challenges faced by black and minority ethnic communities.....»»
New genome reconstruction advances thylacine de-extinction efforts
New scientific milestones in the mission to reverse the extinction of the thylacine (Tasmanian tiger) are advancing University of Melbourne research and progressing potential solutions to the broader extinction crisis......»»
Scientists identify potential deep-ocean greenhouse gas storage solution
As the planet continues to warm and the ramifications of human-driven climate change continue to amplify, the need to find ways to mitigate climate change is growing. In Nature Communications, University of California, Irvine scientists describe a ne.....»»
Study of wild type mosquitoes in Burkina Faso discovers new signs of insecticide resistance
One of the main discoveries of a new study is the identification of new variants in genes associated with insecticide resistance in Anopheles mosquitoes, the primary vectors of malaria in West Africa, and potential novel resistance mechanisms, emphas.....»»
Harnessing diamond imperfections opens a new frontier in quantum sensor development
Quantum defects have the potential to act as ultra-sensitive sensors that could offer new kinds of navigation or biological sensor technology......»»
Protein signaling pathway provides insights into cell migration and cancer metastasis
The innate immune response is the body's first line of defense against infection, and a successful immune defense takes a village: a combination of physical barriers, chemical attacks, and an army of specialized white blood cells. But maintaining and.....»»
Mangrove microbes show potential for breaking down plastics
A way to select a suite of mangrove bacteria that can transform plastic has been developed that potentially offers a new strategy in the global toolkit of plastic waste cleanup. Researchers have assessed the impact of polyethylene terephthalate (PET).....»»
Microbiome studies in humans and zoo animals pave the way for new drug development
Microorganisms do not just colonize the body of mammals during infections. Billions of microbes can be found on and in healthy humans and animals at any given time, communicating with each other via chemical signals and thus influencing their health......»»
Could life exist below Mars ice? Study proposes possibilities
While actual evidence for life on Mars has never been found, a new NASA study proposes microbes could find a potential home beneath frozen water on the planet's surface......»»
mRNA vaccines for disease outbreaks can be synthesized in less time with new technique
In an era where viral outbreaks can escalate into global pandemics with alarming speed, the ability to quickly develop new vaccines has become crucial. However, the speed of vaccine production is limited because the mRNA used in it is partly chemical.....»»
DeSantis announces arrest of former owner of dog whose Highway Patrol rescue went viral
DeSantis announces arrest of former owner of dog whose Highway Patrol rescue went viral.....»»
You can make money on Threads, but not even those doing it understand how
If you’re looking to make money on Threads, it is possible, say creators, but there’s currently no clear roadmap on how to do so. Even those making thousands of dollars a month say they don’t know how it works … more….....»»
Hands on: Clicks Keyboard for iPhone 16 Pro – Rebuilt on customer feedback [Video]
Clicks Keyboard for iPhone is back, and they’re pushing all the right buttons—literally. I had the chance to get hands-on with the latest model, and it’s clear that Clicks has done their homework. From ergonomics to extra features, here’s eve.....»»