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Revolutionizing Antivenom: The Quest to Neutralize Snake Venom with De Novo AI Designed Proteins

Revolutionizing Antivenom: The Quest to Neutralize Snake Venom with De Novo AI Designed Proteins

Snakebite envenoming poses a persistent threat to public health. The World Health Organization recognizes it as a neglected tropical disease, responsible for over 100,000 deaths annually and leaving another 300,000 individuals with permanent disabilities.In groundbreaking research, scientists have turned to de novo designed proteins as a novel approach to counteract these venom toxins. Using deep learning methods, researchers have successfully created protein designs that demonstrate potential as next-generation antivenom therapeutics.

Health
The Future of Global Health: Forecasting Disease Burden to 2050

The Future of Global Health: Forecasting Disease Burden to 2050

As the world continues to grapple with the lasting impacts of the COVID-19 pandemic, policymakers and public health officials are increasingly focused on understanding what the future may hold for the global disease burden. A comprehensive new analysis published in The Lancet provides critical insights into expected trends in mortality, disability, and life expectancy over the coming decades.

ConferenceHealth
ASCO 2024: Unleashing the Power of Precision Oncology and Immuno-Therapeutics

ASCO 2024: Unleashing the Power of Precision Oncology and Immuno-Therapeutics

The American Society of Clinical Oncology (ASCO) Annual Meeting is a pivotal event that brings together experts in the field of oncology to share groundbreaking research and advancements in cancer care. ASCO 2024 continued to push the boundaries of scientific discovery, with an emphasis on precision medicine, immunotherapy, and emerging technologies

Science
A Single Therapy for Asthma: Engineering Long-Lived T Cells with Multi-Targeting Abilities

A Single Therapy for Asthma: Engineering Long-Lived T Cells with Multi-Targeting Abilities

Researchers at Tsinghua University in Beijing may have found an alternative approach that could push severe asthma into long-term remission with just a single treatment: engineering long-lived T cells with the unique ability to target multiple drivers of the condition simultaneously.

Pharma
The Promise of CAR T-Cells: Progress and Challenges in Cancer Immunotherapy

The Promise of CAR T-Cells: Progress and Challenges in Cancer Immunotherapy

Over a decade since the first clinical trials began, long-term follow-up data have affirmed CAR T-cells’ ability to induce durable remissions in certain patients. However, the therapy also faces challenges, as not all treated cancers respond equally well and toxicity remains a concern. Ongoing research aims to optimize various aspects of CAR T-cell treatment to improve outcomes on a broader scale.

Technology
Weaving Electronics into Living Systems

Weaving Electronics into Living Systems

From smartphones to smart homes, digital devices have become deeply intertwined with how we work, play, and interact with the world. What if these electronics could form imperceptible bonds with skin, plants, and other biological materials? A team of researchers from the University of Cambridge may have found an innovative way to do just that.

  • Millions of new solar system objects to be found...
    on June, 2025 at 1:34 am

    Astronomers have revealed new research showing that millions of new solar system objects are likely to be detected by a brand-new facility, which is expected to come online later this year.

  • Collaboration can unlock Australia's energy...
    on June, 2025 at 9:29 pm

    New research demonstrates that with collaboration between stakeholders, Australia can fully decarbonize its domestic and energy export economies by 2060 -- a feat requiring $6.2 trillion USD and around 110,000 square kilomters of land -- while avoiding harm to important areas for biodiversity […]

  • Guardrails, education urged to protect adolescent...
    on June, 2025 at 6:12 pm

    The effects of artificial intelligence on adolescents are nuanced and complex, according to a new report that calls on developers to prioritize features that protect young people from exploitation, manipulation and the erosion of real-world relationships.

  • Molecular link between air pollution and...
    on June, 2025 at 6:12 pm

    A new study found exposure to specific tiny particles in air pollution during pregnancy are associated with increased risk of various negative birth outcomes.

  • Atmospheric chemistry keeps pollutants in the air
    on June, 2025 at 3:50 pm

    A new study details processes that keep pollutants aloft despite a drop in emissions.

BBC Virtual Reality Rome

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Hubble Organisation

Since it launch on the Spacce Shuttle Discovery on On April 24, 1990, Hubble has revealed properties of space and time that for most of human history were only probed in the imaginations of scientists and philosophers. 

Sense About Science

Sense about Science is an independent charity that promotes the public interest in sound science and evidence. Founded in 2002, Sense about Science works with decision-makers, world-leading researchers and community groups to raise the standard of evidence in public life.

Chandra Observatory

Since its launch on July 23, 1999, the Chandra X-ray Observatory has been NASA’s flagship mission for X-ray astronomy, taking its place in the fleet of “Great Observatories.”

The IUCN Red List

Established in 1964, the International Union for Conservation of Nature’s Red List of Threatened Species has evolved to become the world’s most comprehensive information source on the global extinction risk status of animal, fungus and plant species.

Scott Hartman's Skeletal Drawings

Scott Hartman’s detailed and rigorous skeletal reconstructions set the standard for sauropods: he’s now become the first port of call when looking for precise, anatomically correct work.

After 11 years, Boston Dynamics has said goodbye to its humanoid robot ATLAS HD. The robotics company says it’s time for ATLAS to “kick back and relax” in retirement, letting the new all electric ATLAS take over. This video was shared to remember ATLAS HD’s great moments and those not so great.

 

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