Stabilizing chromosomes to tackle tumors
Cells use RNA as a versatile tool to regulate the activity of their genes. Small snippets of RNA can fine-tune how much protein is produced from various genes; some small RNAs can shut genes off altogether. An enzyme called Dicer chops RNA into small.....»»
Researchers discover new form of antimicrobial resistance
Australian researchers have uncovered a new form of antimicrobial resistance (AMR), undetectable using traditional laboratory testing methods, in a discovery set to challenge existing efforts to monitor and tackle one of the world's greatest health t.....»»
Nations must embrace change in order to tackle biodiversity crisis, researchers say
Governments should embrace the realities of shifting biodiversity rather than "investing in futile efforts to return the natural world to its historic state," a new study argues......»»
Child sexual abuse review: How research can help to tackle growing online abuse
In the seven years since the Independent Inquiry into Child Sexual Abuse launched in 2015, it has held more than 300 days of public hearings, processed over 2 million pages of evidence, heard from over 700 witnesses, and engaged with over 7,000 victi.....»»
The best air purifiers for mold issues
Looking for an air purifier to combat the mold in your home? We've rounded up the best available air purifiers to tackle mold and mold spores......»»
Mind the gaps: The world needs to radically transform its educational systems, not just upgrade them
In September 2022 the United Nations organized the first-ever high-level Transforming Education Summit, inviting stakeholders to put forward commitments and tackle the challenges we face. Once again we heard how staggering the needs are: in lower-inc.....»»
Making Tumors Tastier for the Immune System
Researchers at The University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center have developed a nanotechnology platform that can make cancer cells more vulnerable to immune attack in the body. The researchers call their system the bispecific tumor-transforming nan.....»»
Extra Hot Nanoparticles for Cancer Therapy
Researchers at Oregon State University created a new type of hyperthermic magnetic nanoparticle that is intended to assist in destroying tumors through localized heating under an alternating magnetic field. Previous iterations of such technologies co.....»»
A combination of ultrasound and nanobubbles allows cancerous tumors to be destroyed without invasive treatments
A new technology developed at Tel Aviv University makes it possible to destroy cancerous tumors in a targeted manner, via a combination of ultrasound and the injection of nanobubbles into the bloodstream. According to the research team, unlike invasi.....»»
Thousands of Tasmanian devils are dying from cancer—but a new vaccine approach could help us save them
Tasmanian devils are tough little creatures with a ferocious reputation. Tragically, each year thousands of Tasmanian devils suffer and die from contagious cancers—devil facial tumors......»»
The world"s roots are getting shallower: Study provides the first estimate of global changes
Plant roots act as engineers for Earth's surface, breaking up bedrock, transporting water and nutrients, and stabilizing landscapes. They're so important that scientists have hypothesized that their evolution, beginning around 415 million years ago,.....»»
Polestar gets $1.6 billion infusion to tackle 2023
A $1.6 billion infusion from two major shareholders will help capitalize Polestar through 2023......»»
This Personalized Crispr Therapy Is Designed to Attack Tumors
In a small study, researchers modified patients’ immune cells to target their particular cancer—but it only worked for a third of volunteers......»»
The latest numbers on the microchip shortage: Losses in Americas offset Asia
Ford and Stellantis are among the automakers that continue to show “production hiccups” that are limiting the number of vehicles they produce, but the situation is stabilizing in China......»»
Nations get tough on cryptocurrency to tackle ransomware attacks
White House summit looks to improve blockchain analytics and enforce better authentication to prevent crypto laundering......»»
Nanosensors target enzymes to monitor and study cancer
Cancer is characterized by a number of key biological processes known as the "hallmarks of cancer," which remodel cells and their immediate environment so that tumors can form, grow, and thrive. Many of these changes are mediated by specific genes an.....»»
New research explores how cancer cells spread in human body
For decades, figuring out exactly why cancerous tumors form in the human body has been a goal for scientists, but knowing how cancer cells spread is also key to fighting the often-deadly disease......»»
How to enhance Apple Pencil (first-gen) with a standard pen clip for carrying and stabilizing
Update to this article from 2015 for 2022: This story was originally published a month after the original Apple Pencil was released in 2015. Three years later, Apple redesigned the iPad Pro and Apple Pencil. was less slippery, paired and charged ma.....»»
70 years of data suggest the Conservatives will suffer a big defeat at the next UK election
With the UK's new prime minister in office, it looks like the political turmoil of the last few months is likely to ease, at least for the time being. Rishi Sunak and his fellow MPs must put their political differences aside to focus on stabilizing t.....»»
Lack of support to tackle school non-attendance leads parents to lose faith in the education system, study shows
Some parents have "lost all faith" in the education system because of a lack of support to tackle children's non-attendance from teachers and local authorities, a new study warns......»»
Researchers investigate fighting tumors with magnetic bacteria
Scientists around the world are researching how anti-cancer drugs can most efficiently reach the tumors they target. One possibility is to use modified bacteria as "ferries" to carry the drugs through the bloodstream to the tumors. Researchers at ETH.....»»