Starving tumors by blocking glutamine uptake
Scientists have identified a drug candidate that blocks the uptake of glutamine, a key food source for many tumors, and slows the growth of melanoma......»»
Akamai Malware Protection blocks malicious files uploaded to web apps and APIs
Akamai Technologies unveiled Malware Protection, which shields web applications and APIs from malicious uploads. The solution expands Akamai’s web application and API protection (WAAP), detecting and blocking malware at the edge, preventing it.....»»
Scientists Use Nanoparticles To Break Through Shield That Brain Tumors Use To Avoid Detection By the Immune System
Scientists from the University of Michigan have "fabricated a nanoparticle to deliver an inhibitor to brain tumor in mouse models, where the drug successfully turned on the immune system to eliminate the cancer," reports ScienceDaily. "The process al.....»»
Bing Contract Prohibits DuckDuckGo From Completely Blocking Microsoft Tracking
DuckDuckGo isn't as private as you thought. "Due to a confidential search agreement, the DuckDuckGo browser does not block all Microsoft trackers," reports Review Geek. "What's worse, DuckDuckGo only acknowledged this 'privacy hole' after it was disc.....»»
Polymersomes efficiently deliver siRNA to treat breast cancers in preclinical model
Small interfering RNAs—or siRNAs—hold promise to treat tumors, through their ability to specifically knock down oncogenes that promote tumor growth without the toxicity that accompanies chemotherapy. However, the siRNAs need a delivery vehicle to.....»»
Twitter Will Hide Tweets That Share False Info During a Crisis
On Thursday, Twitter announced a new policy for dealing with misinformation during a period of crisis, establishing new standards for gating or blocking the promotion of certain tweets if they are seen as spreading misinformation. The Verge reports:.....»»
Hong Kong Considers Blocking Telegram As Part of Crackdown On Doxing
Hong Kong is planning a ban on the Telegram messaging service, which is widely used by pro-democracy activists. International Business Times reports: Local media reported that the ban on Telegram was being considered as a means to crack down on rampa.....»»
How to block phone numbers in iOS 15
While unwanted phone calls are a part of everyday life, your iPhone offers a few different options for silencing particularly persistent callers. Here's how you can block or silence unwanted calls on iOS 15.Blocking a phone number can save you a lot.....»»
Blocking Inflammation May Lead To Chronic Pain
Using anti-inflammatory drugs and steroids to relieve pain could increase the chances of developing chronic pain, according to researchers from McGill University and colleagues in Italy. Neuroscience News reports: Their research puts into question co.....»»
Blocking spike captors to counter COVID
Despite the effectiveness of vaccination campaigns worldwide, the threat posed by COVID-19 still exists. First of all, a new SARS-CoV-2 variant could very well emerge that may not respond to current vaccines. Secondly, the efficacy of the vaccines in.....»»
Google Play Users In Russia Can No Longer Update Or Download Paid Apps
Back in March, Google halted Android app and subscription purchases in Russia due to sanctions. Google Play is now "blocking the downloading of paid apps and updates to paid apps in Russia starting May 5, 2022.â 9to5Google reports: The company c.....»»
Magnets Made By Soil Bacteria Offer Hope For Breast and Prostate Cancer
An anonymous reader quotes a report from The Guardian: Scientists are developing magnetically guided microscopic projectiles that can be injected into patients' blood to attack breast, prostate and other tumors. The project -- led by researchers at S.....»»
Pirate Site Blocking Is Making Its Way Into Free Trade Agreements
The new free trade agreement between Australia and the UK includes a site blocking paragraph. The text requires the countries to provide injunctive relief to require ISPs to prevent subscribers from accessing pirate sites. While this doesn't change m.....»»
Scientists Try Injecting Tumor-Fighting Viruses Coated in Magnets Made By Soil Bacteria
To attack tumors, the Guardian reports, "scientists are developing magnetically guided microscopic projectiles that can be injected into patients' blood." The project — led by researchers at Sheffield University — builds on progress in t.....»»
Pirate Site Blocking is Making its Way Into Free Trade Agreements
The new free trade agreement between Australia and the UK includes a site blocking paragraph. The text requires the countries to provide injunctive relief to require ISPs to prevent subscribers from accessing pirate sites. While this doesn't change m.....»»
Movie, Music, Gaming & Publishing Groups Join ISPs in Deal to Block Piracy
Major entertainment industry groups representing film studios, record labels, videogame developers and publishers have signed a deal with internet service providers in Sweden to simplify the blocking of pirate sites. The signatories will also work to.....»»
Floods, new mystery disease impact starving marine turtles
University of the Sunshine Coast researchers and wildlife rescuers have joined forces as they deal with a large increase in stranded, sick, and deceased marine turtles from recent floods and the discovery of a mystery disorder that is eating away at.....»»
The best iPhone car mounts for 2022
The ideal iPhone car mount can securely hold your device and keep it in sight without blocking your view of the road. These are the best options for everyone......»»
Dialect Hunt Aims To Update Prized English Language Archive
An anonymous reader shares a report: Was you or were you having your tea, dinner or supper last night? Before it, were you feeling clammish, clemmed, starving, hungry, leary or just plain clempt? Are you still whanging in Yorkshire? Haining in Somers.....»»
Phones don’t cause brain tumors, experts say
A growing body of evidence shows that mobile phones don’t cause brain cancer. The use of mobile phones does not increase brain tumor incidence, according to a new study. The research bolsters previous findings that show mobiles aren’t linked.....»»
DuckDuckGo announces a new privacy-focused Mac web browser
WebKit browser includes ad blocking, password manager but no extension support. Enlarge / DuckDuckGo's browser for macOS. (credit: DuckDuckGo) DuckDuckGo, the privacy-focused search engine with the weird name, already offers.....»»