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Promising Mpox Drug Fails in Trials as Virus Spreads

In a trial in the Democratic Republic of the Congo, the drug tecovirimat, also known as TPOXX, was found to be no better than placebo at clearing mpox lesions......»»

Category: gadgetSource:  wiredAug 28th, 2024

Common equine painkiller disrupts assisted reproduction technique efficiency in mares

Researchers at the Texas A&M School of Veterinary Medicine & Biomedical Sciences (VMBS) have discovered that phenylbutazone, a non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drug (NSAID) commonly prescribed in horses, can affect the ability of a mare's egg cells—.....»»

Category: topSource:  physorgRelated NewsAug 14th, 2024

“Slapped cheek” virus is surging across Europe and US, CDC warns

It's often mild, but can be very dangerous in pregnancy and immunocompromised. Enlarge / A child with a "slapped cheek" rash (credit: CDC) A common seasonal respiratory virus that typically infects school-aged children i.....»»

Category: topSource:  arstechnicaRelated NewsAug 13th, 2024

Study finds protein reduces toxicity of graphene oxide for drug delivery

A new study has discovered ways to reduce the toxicity of graphene oxide (GO), an ultra-thin sheet of nanomaterial derived from graphite, laying the groundwork to use it as a drug delivery system......»»

Category: topSource:  physorgRelated NewsAug 13th, 2024

Germany sees explosion in cases of bluetongue virus

Germany has seen an explosion of cases of bluetongue virus this year, authorities said Tuesday as fears increase across Europe about the disease affecting sheep and cattle......»»

Category: topSource:  physorgRelated NewsAug 13th, 2024

Researchers identify body"s "quality control" regulator for protein folding, could lead to targeted treatments

Anyone who's tried to neatly gather a fitted sheet can tell you: folding is hard. Get it wrong with your laundry and the result can be a crumpled, wrinkled mess of fabric, but when folding fails among the approximately 7,000 proteins with an origami-.....»»

Category: topSource:  marketingvoxRelated NewsAug 12th, 2024

I tried Dead by Daylight’s scary new spinoff and I’m already dying to dive back in

After playing through the bloody prologue of The Casting of Frank Stone, we can't wait to uncover the secrets of Dead by Daylight's promising spinoff......»»

Category: topSource:  digitaltrendsRelated NewsAug 12th, 2024

Intel’s downfall hurts everyone

Intel is having a really rough time right now, but it's bad news for CPUs as a whole if the company fails......»»

Category: topSource:  digitaltrendsRelated NewsAug 11th, 2024

The FDA Just Rejected a Bid for MDMA to Treat PTSD

The agency has asked drugmaker Lykos Therapeutics to run an additional study on the use of the psychedelic drug in patients with post-traumatic stress disorder, pushing back its next proposal by years......»»

Category: gadgetSource:  wiredRelated NewsAug 10th, 2024

Apple"s Adaptive Lighting support spreads to Matter smart lights

Matter smart lights will start to work with Apple's Adaptive Lighting feature of the Home app, with Nanoleaf hardware among the first to support it.HomeKit can control smart bulbs.Adaptive Lighting is a HomeKit feature that allows for smart bulbs and.....»»

Category: appleSource:  appleinsiderRelated NewsAug 9th, 2024

New ligand-guided technique enhances drug development

Achieving a level of precision to create complex medicines and materials with extreme accuracy is a longstanding goal of scientists and pharmaceutical companies. If achieved, that precision could lead to the development of more effective drug treatme.....»»

Category: topSource:  physorgRelated NewsAug 8th, 2024

French sheep farmers fret over bluetongue outbreak

French authorities reported Thursday more than 20 suspected cases of bluetongue virus in sheep, raising fears a potentially fatal outbreak after hundreds of animals were infected in neighboring Belgium......»»

Category: topSource:  physorgRelated NewsAug 8th, 2024

DNA Topoisomerase insights hold potential for drug discovery and plant protection

Insights into the function of DNA Topoisomerase VI (Topo VI) may provide a springboard for drug discovery and crop protection......»»

Category: topSource:  physorgRelated NewsAug 8th, 2024

Life-changing 900-calorie liquid diet can reverse type 2 diabetes

Teams of researchers are working on diabetes cures around the world. We have seen a few promising developments in recent weeks. One group of researchers … The post Life-changing 900-calorie liquid diet can reverse type 2 diabetes appeared first.....»»

Category: gadgetSource:  bgrRelated NewsAug 8th, 2024

Seventh Person ‘Cured’ of HIV after Stem Cell Transplant

A man in Germany is HIV-free after receiving stem cells that are not resistant to the virus.....»»

Category: scienceSource:  sciamRelated NewsAug 8th, 2024

The U.K.’s Cass Review Badly Fails Trans Children

A politicized review into transgender medicine in the National Health Service has upended lives in the U.K.—and threatens to spread harm across the globe.....»»

Category: scienceSource:  sciamRelated NewsAug 8th, 2024

New mpox outbreak raises alarm; WHO considers declaring international emergency

A different clade of mpox than the previous outbreak is spilling out of the DRC. Enlarge / A 2003 photo of the arms and legs of a 4-year-old girl infected with mpox in Liberia. (credit: Getty | BSIP) A deadly outbreak o.....»»

Category: topSource:  arstechnicaRelated NewsAug 7th, 2024

After AI, quantum computing eyes its "Sputnik" moment

Quantum computing promises society-changing breakthroughs in drug development and tackling climate change, and on an unassuming English high street, the race to unleash the latest tech revolution is gathering pace......»»

Category: topSource:  informationweekRelated NewsAug 7th, 2024

Adient net income plummets 69% in fiscal Q3 amid delayed launches, Europe troubles

Despite challenges in Europe, the global seating supplier sees promising growth opportunities with Chinese automakers......»»

Category: topSource:  autonewsRelated NewsAug 6th, 2024

Path to precision: Targeted cancer drugs go from table to trials to bedside

What started in a scientist's dining room is now in tissue-agnostic combo trials. Enlarge (credit: Aurich Lawson) In 1972, Janet Rowley sat at her dining room table and cut tiny chromosomes from photographs she had taken.....»»

Category: topSource:  arstechnicaRelated NewsAug 5th, 2024

Chrome using AI to let you naturally search browsing history, adds Google Lens

After adding Help me write, Tab Organizer, and a Gemini shortcut earlier this year, Google is rolling out the next set of AI-powered features to desktop Chrome, including a promising conversational search experience for browsing history and improved.....»»

Category: topSource:  theglobeandmailRelated NewsAug 3rd, 2024