The US is spending $306 million to combat the spread of the bird flu
The U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) is ramping up its bird flu response, by awarding $306 million in funding to boost disease surveillance, testing, and monitoring efforts.Read more…Binding site maturation modulated by molecular density underlies Ndc80 binding to kinetochore receptor CENP-T
Proceedings of the National Academy of Sciences, Volume 121, Issue 52, December 2024. SignificanceA distinctive mechanism of protein–protein interaction underpins the assembly of kinetochores, which is critical for human cell division. During mitosis, the Ndc80 complex must bind tightly to the unstructured N terminus of its receptor…
SMX League Partners with ALT Sports Data in Exclusive Global Sports Betting Data Rights Agreement
The SMX League appoints ALT Sports Data, Inc. as the official data distribution partner to unlock new markets in the world of regulated sports betting…
Hidden human costs of AI | Science
A sociologist interrogates the invisible labor that underlies “autonomous” systems…
Viral disease HMPV is on the rise among kids in China — what is it?
Health officials have reported a rise in human metapneumovirus (HMPV) infections among children ages 14 and under in China, but the exact magnitude of this uptick is unclear…
Scientists unveil surprising human vs. mouse differences in a major cancer immunotherapy target
Since its discovery in the 1990s, programmed cell death protein 1 (PD-1) has been regarded as a leading target in cancer treatments. A checkpoint receptor that often resides on the surface of immune system cells, the PD-1 molecule works as a type of “off” switch that keeps immune cells from attacking other cells…
‘Our friend’ — Windsor Habitat for Humanity honours former U.S. president, housing advocate Jimmy Carter
Calling him a ‘friend’ and champion for affordable housing, the Windsor-Essex chapter of Habitat for Humanity held a special gathering Friday to honour former U.S. president Jimmy Carter. Around 30 current and former volunteers and community members gathered at Habitat for Humanity Windsor-Essex for the tribute thanking Carter…
Stem-cell therapies that work: 10 Breakthrough Technologies 2025
WHO California Institute for Regenerative Medicine, Neurona Therapeutics, Vertex Pharmaceuticals WHEN 5 years A quarter-century ago, researchers isolated powerful stem cells from embryos created through in vitro fertilization. These cells, theoretically able to morph into any tissue in the human body, promised a medical revolution. Think: replacement parts for whatever ails you. …