SARS-CoV-2 variants from mink evade inhibition by antibodies
It has been known for about a year that minks can become infected with SARS-CoV-2. The virus had been transmitted from humans to farmed mink and mutated in infected animals. Mutations were acquired in the spike protein, which is crucial for the entry.....»»
Antibodies against anything? AI tool adapted to make them
Right now, making antibodies means immunizing animals. But that may change. Enlarge Antibodies are incredibly useful. Lots of recently developed drugs rely on antibodies that bind to and block the activity of specific p.....»»
The most prevalent malware behaviors and techniques
An analysis of 100,000+ Windows malware samples has revealed the most prevalent techniques used by malware developers to successfully evade defenses, escalate privileges, execute the malware, and assure its persistence. Malware tactics and techniques.....»»
Nanoparticles target multiple COVID variants through the twist in the spike protein
Teardrop-shaped particles designed to inactivate multiple strains of the SARS-CoV-2 virus could one day complement existing treatments for COVID-19, according to a new study led by researchers at the University of Michigan and Jiangnan University in.....»»
Samsung Galaxy Watch 7 could launch in three different variants
According to the latest rumors, the Samsung Galaxy Watch 7 is expected to come in three different variants. The post Samsung Galaxy Watch 7 could launch in three different variants appeared first on Phandroid. Last year when Samsung launch.....»»
New bioengineered protein design shows promise in fighting COVID-19
In the wake of the COVID-19 pandemic, scientists have been racing to develop effective treatments and preventatives against the virus. A recent scientific breakthrough has emerged from the work of researchers aiming to combat SARS-CoV-2, the virus re.....»»
Cadillac teases V-Series electric concept
Cadillac told Automotive News in January that it ‘will offer performance variants no matter the propulsion.'.....»»
Ford to pay $365 million over effort to evade U.S. import tariffs
Ford Motor will pay $365 million to resolve U.S. allegations it violated a federal tariff law by misclassifying and understating the value of hundreds of thousands of its Transit Connect vehicles......»»
How the SARS-CoV-2 virus acquires its spherical shape
For centuries, coronaviruses have triggered health crises and economic challenges, with SARS-CoV-2, the coronavirus that spreads COVID-19, being a recent example. One small protein in SARS-CoV-2, the membrane protein, or M protein, is the most abunda.....»»
Majority of Consumer Reports" top 10 vehicle picks have electrified variants
Plug-in hybrids are 'the most misunderstood powertrain,' says Jake Fisher, senior director of automotive testing at Consumer Reports......»»
Roscosmos seeks to obscure bidding process to evade US sanctions
Historically closed bidding processes have been linked to corruption. Enlarge / Russian President Vladimir Putin (L) and Roscosmos Space Corporation Chief Yuri Borisov peruse an exhibit while visiting the Korolev Rocket and Space.....»»
Apple now selling refurbished M3 MacBook Pro in the US
The new M3 MacBook Pro models were announced in October last year, and now customers in the US can buy them at a discount from Apple’s refurbished store. This is the first time that refurbished versions of new MacBooks, including the variants with.....»»
Apple and Meta"s latest fight is over social media boosted post fees on iPhone
Meta's suggesting that users should purchase boosted posts outside of the App Store in order to avoid a 30% fee has drawn Apple's ire with it now accusing Meta of attempting to evade fees it knew was coming for over a year.Credit: MetaThere's been a.....»»
Can you sanitize the inside of your nose to prevent COVID? Nope, FDA says.
There are a lot of COVID nasal sprays for sale, but little data to show they work. Enlarge (credit: Nozin.com) More than four years after SARS-CoV-2 made its global debut, the US Food and Drug Administration is still wor.....»»
Genetic variants identified in miracle fruit pulp transcriptomes
Miracle fruit (Synsepalum dulcificum) is the botanical source of miraculin, a natural, noncaloric sweetener. Miracle fruit (Synsepalum dulcificum) is native to West Africa, where it has been used for more than 100 years to increase the palatability o.....»»
New paper explains why females are prone to autoimmune diseases
A system that shuts down one of two X chromosomes is targeted by auto-antibodies. Enlarge (credit: Rost-9D) Eighty percent of patients with autoimmune diseases are female. These diseases are one of the top 10 leading ca.....»»
DNA particles that mimic viruses hold promise as vaccines
Using a virus-like delivery particle made from DNA, researchers from MIT and the Ragon Institute of MGH, MIT, and Harvard have created a vaccine that can induce a strong antibody response against SARS-CoV-2......»»
Cadillac CT5-V, Blackwing pack more performance tech
The high-performance variants of the Cadillac CT5 midsize sedan will be built at GM's Lansing Grand River Assembly in Michigan starting this summer. Pricing was not disclosed......»»
Galaxy S24 Exynos variants might actually be better for gaming
Galaxy S24 Exynos variants might actually be better for gaming.....»»
Scientists make COVID receptor protein in mouse cells
A team of scientists at the U.S. Department of Energy's (DOE) Brookhaven National Laboratory and Columbia University has demonstrated a way to produce large quantities of the receptor that SARS-CoV-2, the virus that causes COVID-19, binds to on the s.....»»
Invasive ants selectively abandon toxic baits, evading our most effective eradication method
Invasive ants are economically costly and ecologically devastating, and most of our eradication attempts have failed. Now, researchers at the University of Buenos Aires and the University of Regensburg have discovered that these ants can evade the mo.....»»