Venomous Snail Unlocks New Diabetes Drugs
A cone snail’s poison helps to form a fast-acting insulin -- Read more on ScientificAmerican.com.....»»
Researchers nurture periwinkles in lab for first time, look toward new aquaculture business
Researchers have succeeded in nurturing a small snail called periwinkles in the laboratory for the very first time and are hoping that this French delicacy might be the launch pad for a new, Norwegian aquaculture business......»»
Blackmagic Camera on iOS App Store unlocks enhanced filmmaking controls
Blackmagic Design has released an app that improves iPhone filmmaking by offering advanced digital film camera controls and a user-friendly interface for simpler content creation.Blackmagic Camera enhances iPhone filmmaking by adding digital film cam.....»»
Researchers enhance the function of natural proteins using "protein Legos"
Johns Hopkins engineers have helped develop and characterize an artificial protein that triggers the same response in the human body as its natural counterpart—a breakthrough that not only has the potential to facilitate the design of drugs to acce.....»»
Scientists create anti-bacterial gel that is significantly more effective than other silver-based drugs
Russian scientists have developed an anti-bacterial gel based on silver and sulfur-containing amino acids. It is a hundred times more effective than other silver-based counterparts that also fights bacteria causing nosocomial infections......»»
NBA 2K24 Problems & Fixes
NBA 2K24 Problems & Fixes is a post by Adam Mills from Gotta Be Mobile. The NBA 2K24 release date has arrived and we expect Xbox, PlayStation, PC, and Nintendo Switch owners to run into a variety of problems at launch. NBA 2K24 unlocks at 12AM East.....»»
Scientists unlock secrets of red blood cell transporter, potentially paving the way for new drugs
Researchers at the Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai have identified the structure of a special transporter found in red blood cells and how it interacts with drugs. Details on the findings, which were reported in the September 7 issue of Natur.....»»
Weight-loss drugs Ozempic and Wegovy also protect your heart
Semaglutide reduces heart failure symptoms by bringing down body weight. Enlarge / An injection pen at the Novo Nordisk A/S production facilities in Hillerod, Denmark, on Monday, June 12, 2023.: (credit: Carsten Snejbjerg/Bloo.....»»
Will it slip or will it grip: Scientists ask, "What is snail mucus?"
What is snail mucus? That was the question posed by researchers in a new study that examines the molecular composition of snail mucus. When analyzing the mucus of a common garden snail, they found it contained a complex collection of proteins, some i.....»»
Nashville police use AirTag to track down stolen car, drugs, and more
We’ve heard time and time again that AirTag can be used to find lost luggage, stolen bikes, stolen potted plants, and more. Now, police in Nashville say they were able to track down a stolen car using an AirTag, proving the versatility of once mor.....»»
Antibiotics found to promote the growth of antibiotic-resistant bacteria in the gut
Antibiotic-resistant bacteria get extra nutrients and thrive when the drugs kill "good" bacteria in the gut. This is according to new research led by Imperial College London scientists, which could lead to better patient risk assessment and "microbio.....»»
Adapting Ritalin to tackle cocaine abuse
Cocaine use continues to be a public health problem, yet despite concerted efforts, no drugs have been approved to resolve cocaine addiction. Research suggests that the attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder drug methylphenidate (MPH; Ritalin) coul.....»»
How to set up follow-up medication reminders in iOS 17
Medication reminders are useful if you need to take prescription drugs at a set time, but you may miss the notification too easily. Here's how to set up follow-up medication reminders in iOS 17.Medication and Health app icons"The Medications app make.....»»
The 10 drugs up for Medicare price negotiation have seen steep price hikes
Much of the drugs' costs are due to repeated price hikes over the years. Enlarge (credit: Getty | YinYang) The first 10 prescription drugs up for Medicare price negotiations have had years of price hikes that have ratch.....»»
New approach shows hydrogen can be combined with electricity to make pharmaceutical drugs
The world needs greener ways to make chemicals. In a new study, University of Wisconsin–Madison researchers demonstrate one potential path toward this goal by adapting hydrogen fuel cell technologies. These technologies are already used to power so.....»»
Molecule identified that could be key for a new wave of drugs to target obesity and bone diseases
Scientists have identified a molecule that plays a key role in how cells detect when they are being pushed or pulled which could lead to the development of future drugs for obesity, osteoporosis, and inflammatory diseases......»»
Appeals court reverses Texas ruling nullifying FDA approval of abortion pill
The ruling does not affect access to mifepristone; SCOTUS will decide the case. Enlarge / Mifepristone (Mifeprex) and Misoprostol, the two drugs used in a medication abortion, are seen at the Women's Reproductive Clinic, which pr.....»»
Drug makers have tripled the prices of top Medicare drugs
In 2021, Medicare spent nearly $81 billion on these 25 drugs. Enlarge (credit: Getty | Bill Diodato) The top 25 costliest drugs for Medicare Part D plans earned their lofty rankings largely through exorbitant price hikes.....»»
Researchers identify biomarkers that may detect risk of advance prostate cancer in Black men
Scientists at City of Hope, one of the largest cancer research and treatment organizations in the United States and a leading research center for diabetes and other life-threatening illnesses, have identified a cell metabolism process found in men wi.....»»
Images of enzyme in action reveal secrets of antibiotic-resistant bacteria
Bacteria draw from an arsenal of weapons to combat the drugs intended to kill them. Among the most prevalent of these weapons are ribosome-modifying enzymes. These enzymes are growing increasingly common, appearing worldwide in clinical samples in a.....»»
New way to read data in antiferromagnets unlocks their use as computer memory
Scientists led by Nanyang Technological University, Singapore (NTU Singapore) investigators have made a significant advance in developing alternative materials for the high-speed memory chips that let computers access information quickly and that byp.....»»