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.....»»
WHO says heatwave caused 1,700 deaths in Spain, Portugal
The World Health Organization's European office on Friday said the heatwave baking Europe has caused over 1,700 deaths on the Iberian peninsula alone, calling for joint action to tackle climate change......»»
How different cancer cells respond to drug-delivering nanoparticles
Using nanoparticles to deliver cancer drugs offers a way to hit tumors with large doses of drugs while avoiding the harmful side effects that often come with chemotherapy. However, so far, only a handful of nanoparticle-based cancer drugs have been F.....»»
Researchers create nanoparticle-vaccine combination to target melanoma
Cancers in humans have all sorts of ways to survive and thrive: Cells and tumors alike engage in devious means to deflect, deceive, and evade detection by our bodies' immune systems......»»
A newly released Asus Chromebook just got its first price cut
Save $50: It's not too early to tackle your back-to-school shopping list. As of July 20, the Asus Chromebook C425 14-inch laptop (4GB,128GB) is on sale for $279.99 after a 15% discount at Amazon.It's time to focus on back-to-school sales now that Pri.....»»
Sea turtle released in Florida to compete in Tour de Turtles
A juvenile green sea turtle that underwent multiple surgeries to remove cauliflower-like tumors was released last week off the Florida Keys with a satellite-tracking transmitter......»»
Climate change is white colonization of the atmosphere. It"s time to tackle this entrenched racism
"Climate change is racist." So reads the title of a recent book by British journalist Jeremy Williams. While this title might seem provocative, it's long been recognized that people of color suffer disproportionate harm under climate change—and thi.....»»
Research team classifies key gene for cell division for the first time
The gene KINETOCHORE NULL2 (KNL2) plays a major role in the incorporation of the histone CenH3 into the centromere of chromosomes and is thus important for cell division. This same gene is also important for the production of double haploids, with wh.....»»
Japan Introduces Jail Time, Tougher Penalties For Online Insults
A prison term of up to one year and other tougher penalties for online insults came into effect Thursday as part of Japan's efforts to tackle cyberbullying. From a report: The revised Penal Code also raised the fine for insults to up to 300,000 yen (.....»»
Tech firms told to do better on child abuse images
The government is giving Ofcom extra powers to tackle child sexual abuse and exploitation content......»»
Why it is so hard for humans to have a baby?
New research by a scientist at the Milner Center for Evolution at the University of Bath suggests that "selfish chromosomes" explain why most human embryos die very early on. The study, published in PLoS Biology, explaining why fish embryos are fine.....»»
India bans many single-use plastics to tackle waste
India imposed a ban on many single-use plastics on Friday in a bid to tackle waste choking rivers and poisoning wildlife, but experts say it faces severe headwinds from unprepared manufacturers and consumers unwilling to pay more......»»
Magnetic nanoparticles can release anti-cancer microRNA on command
Researchers are pursuing ever-more sophisticated treatments to tackle lung cancer. Traditional chemotherapy can have serious side-effects throughout the body, so many new treatments are highly targeted. These methods allow controlled release directly.....»»
Fit for 55: European Council agrees on higher targets for renewables and energy efficiency
The European Council negotiated two legislative proposals that tackle the energy aspects of the EU's climate transition under the 'Fit for 55' package: the renewable energies directive and the energy efficiency directive. The agreements pave the way.....»»
New fluorophores could help fight cancer
Scientists from the Ural Federal University and the Ural Branch of the Russian Academy of Sciences have created new fluorescent chemical compounds (fluorophores) for photodynamic therapy of cancerous tumors, the latest method of treating cancer. The.....»»
Lipid nanoparticles carry gene-editing cancer drugs past tumor defenses
As they grow, solid tumors surround themselves with a thick, hard-to-penetrate wall of molecular defenses. Getting drugs past that barricade is notoriously difficult. Now, scientists at UT Southwestern have developed nanoparticles that can break down.....»»
More great news for gamers as EVGA disables its GPU queue
With stock levels stabilizing, certain manufacturers are starting to end their queue system, particularly for Nvidia RTX 30-series boards......»»
The world"s affluent must start eating local food to tackle the climate crisis, new research shows
The desire by people in richer countries for a diverse range of out-of-season produce imported from overseas is driving up global greenhouse gas emissions, our new research has found......»»
Meta shows off its $10 billion VR investment
VR enthusiasts rejoice! Meta has finally unveiled what they have been working on for their 10 billion dollar investment into the VR space. showcasing multiple protypes to tackle some of the biggest challenges VR has. The post Meta shows off its bill.....»»
Businesses deal with increasing bot attacks
Netacea released its report into how businesses are dealing with bot attacks. It reveals one key area where businesses are failing to tackle bot attacks — bots are going undiscovered for an average of 16 weeks, up two weeks from last year’s findi.....»»
The Federal Reserve Raises Interest Rates By 0.75 of a Percentage Point
The Federal Reserve raised interest rates by three-quarters of a percentage point on Wednesday, its biggest move since 1994, as the central bank ramps up its efforts to tackle the fastest inflation in four decades. From a report: The big rate increas.....»»