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......»»
Teen Instagram and Facebook accounts will have harmful content blocked
Meta has announced that teen Instagram and Facebook accounts will in future block a wide range of harmful content, including posts about self-harm, graphic violence, and eating disorders. The move is being made in response to lawsuits by the majority.....»»
An undercounted group of Arab American and Muslim voters may have outsized impact on 2024 presidential election
Though domestic issues tend to motivate most U.S. voters, the war in the Middle East may be the dominant issue in mind for an increasingly important voting block: Middle Eastern and Muslim Americans......»»
Researchers discover important membrane transport mechanism in pathogenic bacteria
Some bacterial membrane transporters work almost like freight elevators to transport substances through the cell membrane into the interior of the cell. The transporter itself spans the bacterial membrane. Like a forklift, a soluble protein outside t.....»»
Protein structures signal fresh targets for anticancer drugs
Cell replication in our bodies is triggered by a cascade of molecular signals transmitted between proteins. Compounds that block these signals when they run amok show potential as cancer drugs......»»
In the interests of animal welfare and public health, researchers make a case for improved farm animal conditions
Research shows that three-quarters of emerging infectious diseases are passed from animals to humans; an illness of this type is known as zoonosis (plural: zoonoses). Farm animals, especially pigs and poultry, pose a high risk of zoonotic infection......»»
How to instantly change text between upper, lower, and title case on a Mac
If you've ever found yourself needing to change the capitalization of an entire block of text at the same time, you'll know it can be mind-numbingly tedious. Thankfully, there is a way to make things easier on Mac.On macOS, there is a wealth of optio.....»»
Death toll from western Japan earthquakes rises to 126 as rain and snow imperil already shaky ground
Aftershocks threatened to bury more homes and block roads crucial for relief shipments, as the death toll from the earthquakes that rattled Japan's western coastline this past week rose to 126 on Saturday......»»
Get H&R Block Deluxe + State 2023 for just $34.99, a 30% price cut
The beginning of the year also marks the beginning of tax season, but fear not, as retailers have H&R Block Deluxe Tax Software on sale to help you take the stress out of filing this year.Get H&R Block tax software for $34.99Once upon a time, doing y.....»»
Soundboks 4 review: loud enough for a whole city block
The Sounboks 4 is a refined iteration of the venerable party speaker. Just take care to plan out how long you want to use it on battery......»»
Does the Apple Watch Series 9 come with a charger?
The Apple Watch Series 9 offers a number of new features. However, does it come with a charging block (aka power adapter) in the box? Let's take a look......»»
Apple Watch ban, passcode thieves and Beeper -- December 2023 in review
In December 2023, Apple couldn't prevent an Apple Watch ban, but it could block Beeper's hijacking of its iMessage, and it did have a go at stopping more iPhone thefts.It would be cruel to describe this Apple Watch Ultra as "red faced" about the banN.....»»
One-pot fermentative growth of predatory bacteria
The World Health Organization (WHO) has identified antibiotic resistance as one of the greatest threats to human health and life. With the alarming rise in antibiotic-resistant bacterial pathogens and the decline in antibiotic development and discove.....»»
New reptile on the block: A new iguana species discovered in China
A new iguana joins Asia's rich reptile fauna, officially described as new to science in the open-access journal ZooKeys......»»
Special publication investigates paleopathology and evolution of tuberculosis
Recent research suggests that the emergence of tuberculosis infection (TB) in human populations dates back tens of thousands of years earlier than previously known cases in the Middle East. In collaboration with an international research team, Hungar.....»»
Stinky, bitter, and painful: A novel insect repellent attacks multiple sensory pathways
Crop damage in agriculture and the transmission of vector-borne diseases by insect pests have become worldwide threats nowadays. Chemical treatments such as insecticides and repellents have been a significant strategy against insect pests for centuri.....»»
Viruses as important factors driving the diel dynamics of marine bacterioplankton
The diel cycle is one of the most common periodic patterns in marine ecosystems. Previously, the diel rhythm changes of marine bacterioplankton have often been attributed to factors like bacterial light-dependent physiological mechanisms or their int.....»»
Why paint does not dry slower in a humid environment
A team of physicists at The University of Edinburgh working with an infection and immunity specialist with the university's Roslin Institute has, via experimentation, validated a theory to explain why paint dries at the same rate regardless of humidi.....»»
Researchers discover crucial step in creating blood stem cells
A microbial sensor that helps identify and fight bacterial infections also plays a key role in the development of blood stem cells, providing a valuable new insight in the effort to create patient-derived blood stem cells that could eliminate the nee.....»»
Canada ZEV sales mandate, including incentives to build infrastructure, released
The targets begin for the 2026 model year, with a requirement that at least 20 percent of new light-duty vehicles offered for sale in that year be ZEVs. They tick upward from there, culminating with 100 percent of sales being of the zero-emissions va.....»»
A bacterial toolkit for colonizing plants
Using a novel experimental approach, Max Planck researchers have discovered a core set of genes required by commensal bacteria to colonize their plant hosts. The findings published in Nature Communications may have broad relevance for understanding h.....»»