Using nanobodies to block a tick-borne bacterial infection
Tiny molecules called nanobodies, which can be designed to mimic antibody structures and functions, may be the key to blocking a tick-borne bacterial infection that remains out of reach of almost all antibiotics, new research suggests......»»
Piracy Shield IPTV Blocks Reportedly Hit Zenlayer CDN’s Innocent Customers
If initial reports coming out of Italy today are proven true, Italy's Piracy Shield system designed to block live sports piracy, is currently blocking Zenlayer CDN IP addresses and the innocent services reliant upon them. A claim that cloud services.....»»
New Adobe "AI Assistant" will tackle your long, dense PDFs
Adobe announced AI Assistant, a generative AI tool for summarizing and analyzing PDFs via Acrobat and Reader. See the details. Few things are more daunting than the impenetrable block of text that is a PDF. But Adobe now has an AI solution to h.....»»
Universal antivenom for lethal snake toxins developed by researchers
Scripps Research scientists have developed an antibody that can block the effects of lethal toxins in the venoms of a wide variety of snakes found throughout Africa, Asia and Australia......»»
Measles Strikes a Florida Elementary School With Over 100 Unvaccinated Kids
Nearly 11 percent of the students aren't fully immunized, prompting concerns of broader infection......»»
New research helps create new antibiotic that evades bacterial resistance
Scientists at the University of Illinois Chicago and Harvard University have developed an antibiotic that could give medicine a new weapon to fight drug-resistant bacteria and the diseases they cause......»»
Bacteria in the Arctic seabed are active all year round, researchers find
Despite the pronounced seasonality in their habitat, the bacterial community in Arctic sediments is taxonomically and functionally very stable......»»
Toxoplasmosis: Researchers identify protein that evolved alongside infection machinery
Toxoplasmosis is an infectious disease found worldwide, caused by the single-celled parasite Toxoplasma gondii. In humans, infection poses a particular risk to pregnant women, as it can lead to birth defects. Like the closely related malaria pathogen.....»»
Newly discovered bacterial defense system functions as self-destruct button
Wageningen researchers have discovered a molecular self-destruct mechanism in a bacterium living on seaweed. With this mechanism the bacteria sacrifice themselves when they are infected, thus protecting their brothers and sisters from infections. By.....»»
How to block a number on Android phones and iPhones
No matter what type of smartphone you're using, we can help you avoid all of those pesky robo and sales calls. Here's how to block a number on any smartphone......»»
This ad blocker and data privacy tool is only $30 for life
Save on a family lifetime subscription to AdGuard Premium and block ads while securing your computer from malware. TL;DR: As of February 14, get an AdGuard Family Plan lifetime subscription for $30 — that's 62% off.Think back to the glory.....»»
FCC Considers Investigating Apple’s Battle With Beeper Mini
If you thought the story of Beeper Mini attempting to act as the go-to iMessage service on Android was over, you would be wrong. While Beeper called it quits back in December of last year because Apple had figured out several ways to block Beeper Min.....»»
A Virus Found in Wastewater Beat Back a Woman’s ‘Zombie’ Bacteria
Viruses called phages are a promising treatment option for bacterial infections when antibiotics stop working, but they have limitations......»»
High-tech spray can prevent and cure rusty plant threat
Researchers from The University of Queensland have developed a treatment that can both prevent and cure infection caused by an invasive fungal disease devastating native Australian plants......»»
Nanoparticles "hitchhike" on immune cells to catch cancer metastasis early
Lymph nodes are the canaries in the coal mine of our immune system—firing into gear at the first indication of illness, then sending immune cells where they're needed in the body to fight infection and disease......»»
Researchers directly detect interactions between viruses and their bacterial hosts in soil
Bacteriophages—viruses that infect bacteria—are common in soil ecosystems. However, many of these phages have not been identified, and the bacteria they target are also a mystery......»»
Apple faces FCC scrutiny over decision to block Beeper Mini
Apple made the decision to block Beeper Mini, but it has triggered a response from the FCC who are now looking into possible rule violations. The post Apple faces FCC scrutiny over decision to block Beeper Mini appeared first on Phandroid......»»
Product showcase: SearchInform Risk Monitor – next-gen DLP based insider threat mitigation platform
Basically, DLP systems are aimed at prevention of data leaks, and in real-life mode they monitor and block (if required) transmitting of confidential data. However, the traditional approach to DLP system isn’t sufficient. That’s why SearchInform.....»»
WhatsApp update makes it easier to deal with spam
WhatsApp has rolled out a new feature where users can now block spam messages without having to open them first. The post WhatsApp update makes it easier to deal with spam appeared first on Phandroid. It used to be that instant messengers.....»»
Save 54% on H&R Block Deluxe for PC and Mac
The H&R Block Deluxe Federal + State tax software, originally $50, is available for only $23 from Amazon's Woot. Don't wait until the last minute to buy it!.....»»
Alleged Pixel Fold 2 prototype shows off ugly new camera block
Everything we praised in our Pixel Fold review could be removed in the sequel. The alleged Pixel Fold 2 prototype. [credit:.....»»