Unvaccinated patients are getting kicked off organ transplant waitlists
Transplant recipients must take immune-suppressing drugs, raising risk for COVID. Enlarge (credit: Getty | Barcroft) A growing number of medical facilities across the country are directing coveted organ donations to patients w.....»»
China"s space program: Five things to know
When Chang'e-3 became the first Chinese craft to land on the moon 10 years ago, it kicked off nationwide celebrations—and a decade of major successes for a rapidly accelerating space program......»»
Salesforce deepens Apple partnership with Apple Business Messaging and AR integration
Salesforce has announced three new ways that it is deepening its strategic partnership with Apple. The effort builds on a strategy that kicked off between the two companies in 2018. The first development is Salesforce integration with Apple Business.....»»
A new way of thinking about how organ architecture develops
Within every developing embryo lies the mystery of self-organization: How does an organism go about shaping itself even while it's in the process of making its parts?.....»»
Google TV Creates Holiday Movie Advent Calendar
Need some new ideas for holiday movies this month? Google TV has kicked off an advent calendar of flicks to help you decide and maybe introduce you to something you haven’t seen before. Through the main Google TV page, Google will showcase a ne.....»»
Researchers develop coating process for fabrics that kills or inhibits growth of pathogens
Countless times a day, patients, visitors and medical staff in hospitals touch surfaces of all kinds. Door handles, railings or elevator buttons can serve as transport vehicles for pathogens such as hospital germs or viruses. Smooth surfaces are comp.....»»
Chemists use oxygen, copper "scissors" to make cheaper drug treatments possible
Drugs to treat cancer are often very expensive to produce, resulting in high costs for the patients who need them. Thanks to pathbreaking research by UCLA chemists, led by organic chemistry professor Ohyun Kwon, the price of drug treatments for cance.....»»
Scientists take a step forward in understanding how to tackle chronic infections in cystic fibrosis patients
Scientists have engineered a living material resembling human phlegm, which will help them to better understand how a certain kind of infection develops on the lungs of patients with cystic fibrosis......»»
Six newly discovered beetle species include one with bottle-opener shaped genitalia
Six new beetle species have been discovered in South America by researchers at the University of Copenhagen. Among them is one with a distinctively shaped sexual organ that has led the researchers to name it after global beer powerhouse Carlsberg. Ac.....»»
Obesity drug Wegovy reduces cardiovascular risks for those at high risk
The finding means 15 fewer cardiovascular events per 1,000 patients treated. Enlarge / Wegovy an injectable prescription weight loss medicine that has helped people with obesity. (credit: Getty | Michael Siluk) The blo.....»»
In Cruise crash aftermath, will self-driving tech get kicked to the curb?
An Oct. 2 crash involving a Cruise robotaxi and a pedestrian could leave all self-driving technology "intrinsically implicated," says one expert. But not everyone is sure the AV industry will suffer......»»
Apple Watch Ultra fall detection dials 911 after man with diabetes fell unconscious
A Las Vegas man with type 1 diabetes fell unconscious from low blood sugar but was saved thanks to his Apple Watch Ultra dialing emergency services when Fall Detection kicked in.Apple Watch UltraWorld Diabetes Day is on November 14, and even though A.....»»
Apple Watch Ultra saves unconscious diabetic"s life thanks to fall detection dialing 911
A Las Vegas man with type 1 diabetes fell unconscious from low blood sugar but was saved thanks to his Apple Watch Ultra dialing emergency services when Fall Detection kicked in.Apple Watch UltraWorld Diabetes Day is on November 14, and even though A.....»»
GlassesUSA Black Friday Sale: Get 30% off prescription glasses
If you need a new pair of prescription glasses or frames the GlassesUSA Black Friday sale has kicked off early......»»
Apple lands 27 Children"s & Family Emmy Award nominations
Apple TV+ has earned more than two dozen Emmy awards for its children and family programming, including "Helpsters," "Frog and Toad," and "Pinecone and Pony."Apple TV+Awards season has kicked off, and the nominations have started rolling in. This yea.....»»
The Second Person to Pig Heart Transplant Just Died
Lawrence Faucette died six weeks after undergoing the experimental procedure involving a genetically engineered pig organ......»»
Detection of environmental PFAS by interrupted energy transfer
PFAS, a family of highly fluorinated substances, represent a danger for humans and the environment. Particularly problematic members of this family, such as perfluorooctane sulfonate (PFOS) and perfluorooctanoic acid (PFOA) appear to cause organ dama.....»»
Researchers find promising locus for molecular design breeding in legumes
In cereal and legume crops, the size of the plant organs, particularly seeds, is closely related to final yield. However, the molecular mechanisms underlying organ size control in legumes are still poorly understood......»»
Apple Watch making "unmistakeable progress" in identifying Parkinson"s disease
Research into predicting and monitoring Parkinson's disease using the Apple Watch is now sufficiently advanced that the FDA has been clearing apps for doctors and patients.StrivePD, one of the new Parkinson's monitoring apps for Apple WatchThe abilit.....»»
Microsoft, Google post strong quarterly sales growth as Big Tech continues its comeback
Big tech companies are continuing a turnaround from last year, as Alphabet, Microsoft and Snap kicked off earnings season with strong sales results for the quarter ended in September......»»
Oxygen vacancy boosting Fenton reaction: A novel approach to fight bacterial infection in bone scaffold
The field of artificial bone transplantation has faced a significant barrier: bacterial infection, a common culprit that often leads to transplant failure and, in severe cases, devastating consequences such as amputation......»»