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......»»
How to find anti-cancer agents
Researchers have developed a novel substance that disables a protein in the cell skeleton, leading to cell death. In this way, substances of this type can prevent, for example, the growth of tumors. To accomplish this, the researchers combined a stru.....»»
Sunlight"s healing effects help imperiled green sea turtles with tumors
A new study by Florida Atlantic University researchers is literally shedding "light" on a way to improve the health of endangered green sea turtles (Chelonia mydas) prone to a disease called fibropapillomatosis. Affecting about 60 percent of sea turt.....»»
Exercise shown to release protein reducing bowel cancer risk
Experts have identified for the first time exactly how exercise can lower your risk of getting bowel cancer and slow the growth of tumors......»»
Evidence in mice that bacteria in tumors help cancer cells metastasize
Bacteria promote cancer metastasis by bolstering the strength of host cells against mechanical stress in the bloodstream, promoting cell survival during tumor progression, researchers report......»»
How to remove followers on Twitter
Fed up with getting followed by some weirdo or spam account on Twitter? Because same.What you might not know is, aside from blocking and reporting somebody, you can also remove them from being your follower — extremely helpful for cleaning out.....»»
New screening technique set to radically speed up hunt for cancer-fighting drugs
Scientists have developed a new technique to accelerate the discovery of cancer-fighting drugs. The technique identifies molecules that can shut down dangerous proteins before they wreak disease-triggering havoc, by blocking them from interacting wit.....»»
With "Plant Armor" crop cover, insects have to navigate textile maze
North Carolina State University researchers designed a textile "Plant Armor" that forces insects to navigate a maze-like path if they try to reach a plant. The design was more effective at blocking insects from reaching cabbage plants in multiple exp.....»»
Russia"s Site-Blocking System Isn"t Performing and Could Even Collapse
Blocking access to internet resources requires lots of hardware but due to sanctions, there are fears in Russia that a breakdown in systems operations may be just months away. Andy Maxwell, reporting for TorrentFreak: Russia's invasion of Ukraine has.....»»
Hydrogen storage reactions bear a complex dance toward faster uptake
Lawrence Livermore National Laboratory (LLNL) scientists have simulated the hydrogen storage reactions in a promising material and discovered why hydrogen uptake slows as the material absorbs hydrogen, providing insight that could be used for improve.....»»
Verizon goes after bad actors behind own-number spams
Verizon says it is actively blocking spam texts that are being sent to customers from their own numbers, and that it was working with law enforcement stop it......»»
Apple stops signing iOS 15.3.1, blocking downgrades from iOS 15.4
Following the release of iOS 15.4 last week, Apple on Wednesday stopped signing iOS 15.3.1 for all iPhone, iPod touch, and iPad models. This means that users can no longer downgrade their devices to iOS 15.3.1. more… The post Apple stops signing.....»»
Apple fails in bid to kill heart-rate apps antitrust trial
AliveCor's lawsuit alleging Apple is anti-competitively blocking third-party heart-rate apps on Apple Watch will now go to trial, a federal judge has ruled.Apple Watch with ECG featureMobile medical company AliveCor filed suit against Apple in May 2.....»»
Scientists characterize fertilizer uptake by maize in unprecedented detail, opening doors to improved yields
Maize, or corn, is cultivated globally, as food, feedstock, and a biofuel source, and is one of the most widely produced crops alongside wheat and rice. Today, the importance of maize as a grain is unrivaled and methods to increase crop yields, reduc.....»»
Brazil Reverses Telegram Ban
A judge on Brazil's Supreme Court has reversed a ban on Telegram, two days after blocking the messaging app for ignoring orders. Engadget reports: Telegram CEO Pavel Durov said the company missed the court's emails. "We complied with an earlier court.....»»
Russia is blocking more and more VPNs
The Russian government is increasingly blocking URLs linked to VPN services as part of its ongoing war efforts......»»
Qualcomm is Adding AV1 Support, Which Could Be Huge For Online Video
Uptake of the open-video codec AV1 has been slow, with major video providers waiting for broader device support. Things could change over the coming months, as both consumer electronics companies and chipset providers are poised to introduce new hard.....»»
Starving manatees will face another rough winter next season
When manatees on Florida's east coast gather next winter, they're likely to face another season of starvation......»»
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.....»»
Global carbon emissions from deforestation reveal surprisingly stable carbon dioxide uptake by land and oceans
Researchers have constructed a new time series for global carbon emissions from deforestation. The series is the missing link in terms of the improved understanding of the global carbon cycle, and it implies that the natural uptake of CO2 by the land.....»»
Florida"s starving manatees reflect troubles in coastal ecosystems around the globe
Ask the veterinarians and biologists collecting dead manatees along Florida's Atlantic coast this winter, and they'll tell you starvation is a slow and excruciating way to die......»»