Two dead in US from tainted surgeries in Mexico; 206 more may have brain infections
Those exposed should seek medical care ASAP, even if there are no symptoms. Enlarge / This 2006 image depicts two sides of a Petri dish (reverse L, front R) growing a filamentous colony of Fusarium solani, the potential fungal pa.....»»
Scientists discover novel receptor recognition mechanism for alphavirus
Eastern Equine Encephalitis virus (EEEV), an alphavirus, can cause central nervous system infections that can lead to severe encephalitis with a mortality rate of over 30%......»»
Stranded student helps design synthetic polymers to combat fungal infections
Every year, more than 2 million people are affected by invasive fungal infections, which are often caused by Candida species and are associated with high mortality rates. The development of new therapies is progressing very slowly. Demand is increasi.....»»
AI tackles one of the most difficult challenges in quantum chemistry
New research using neural networks, a form of brain-inspired AI, proposes a solution to the tough challenge of modeling the states of molecules......»»
With 145 sickened, 2 dead, microdosing candy poisonings are still a mystery
FDA keeps testing—and keeps finding new drugs. But they don't explain the cases. Enlarge (credit: Diamond Shruumz) The number of poisonings connected to Diamond Shruumz-brand microdosing candies has reached 145 cases a.....»»
A survival guide for data privacy in the age of federal inaction
Things change fast in the world of data privacy. Just earlier this year, the question I was being asked most frequently was, “How similar will the proposed federal privacy law (APRA) be to the EU’s GDPR?” Now that APRA is pretty much dead on ar.....»»
Sharks are taking a bite out of anglers" catch in the Gulf of Mexico, but culling isn"t likely to help
Fishermen across the Gulf of Mexico are reporting that something is eating fish off their lines. What's to blame? Many recreational anglers point a finger at sharks......»»
Surprising mechanism for removing dead cells identified
Billions of our cells die every day to make way for the growth of new ones. Most of these goners are cleaned up by phagocytes—mobile immune cells that migrate where needed to engulf problematic substances. But some dying or dead cells are consumed.....»»
Cleanup hopes for neighbors of Mexico"s "toilet bowl" wastewater dam
On the banks of a wastewater dam in central Mexico, under a dense cloud of mosquitoes, Yury Uribe is finally seeing hope after spending decades in "environmental hell.".....»»
Roundworm study paves way for better RNA-based drugs to treat human disease
RNA interference (RNAi) therapeutics have garnered significant attention in clinical research due to their potential for treating various diseases, including genetic disorders, viral infections and cancer. These therapeutics can target and silence di.....»»
Tesla has released a cheaper Model 3 — and I really hope it comes to the U.S.
Tesla has taken the wraps off of a cheaper Model 3, but for now, it's only available in Mexico. That's a shame -- I really hope the vehicle makes it to the U.S......»»
How researchers determined that Stonehenge"s giant Altar Stone came all the way from northeast Scotland
No one is certain why Stonehenge was built. This world-famous monument on Salisbury Plain in Wiltshire is thought to commemorate the dead, and is aligned with movements of the sun and moon......»»
This Is the Most Detailed Map of Human Brain Connections Ever Made
In a world first, Harvard biologists worked with Google to diagram a cubic millimeter of human cerebral cortex at the subcellular level, paving the way for the next generation of brain science......»»
A rarely seen deep sea fish is found in California, and scientists want to know why
A rarely seen deep sea fish resembling a serpent was found floating dead on the ocean surface off the San Diego coast and was brought ashore for study, marine experts said......»»
Cactus dreams: Revealing the secrets of mescaline making
Mescaline, a natural hallucinogen known since ancient times, was not only a favorite of artists and bohemians but also a mainstay of brain research throughout the first half of the 20th century, until it was eclipsed in the 1950s by the much more pot.....»»
Fish in Greenland consume more jellyfish than previously assumed, researchers discover
For a long time, scientists assumed that jellyfish were a dead-end food source for predatory fish. However, a team from the Alfred Wegener Institute together with the Thünen Institute has now discovered that fish in Greenland waters do indeed feed o.....»»
Bumblebees" sense of direction rivals that of humans, study shows
Bumblebees have a great capacity to navigate despite their small brain size. This is borne out of new research conducted at Lund University in Sweden. The research results can potentially benefit the development of navigation robots in crisis situati.....»»
New insights into neural circuit imaging: A comparison of one-photon and two-photon techniques
In the quest to unravel the complexities of neural circuits, scientists are beginning to use genetically encoded voltage indicators (GEVIs) to visualize electrical activity in the brain. These indicators are crucial for understanding how neurons comm.....»»
The 5,200+ day wait for Red Dead Redemption’s PC port may soon be over
PlayStation Store page bizarrely leaks "now on PC" promo message. Enlarge / He's gesturing towards a PC port that's just out of frame. Trust me. (credit: Rockstar Games) Rockstar Games fans who don't traffic in game cons.....»»
Retro-inspired Halloween, Evil Dead platformers coming this October — with a little twist
We'll be getting 16-bit Halloween and Ash vs Evil Dead platformers this October as part of a new crossover series......»»
Dead Rising Deluxe Remaster is more like Dead Space’s remake than Resident Evil 4’s
Dead Rising Deluxe Remaster doesn't give the classic as much of an overhaul as Resident Evil 4's remake did for that game, and that's a good thing......»»