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Scientists have discovered a revolutionary two-step method to halt and eliminate active cancer cells, focusing on basal-like breast cancer. This approach uses tool molecules to induce a pro-senescence state in cancer cells, making them vulnerable to new drug treatments and immune system detection.Researchers have found a way to stop active cancer cells in their tracks – meaning they can then be eliminated by new drug treatments.A collaborative research project between the University of Dundee’s Drug Discovery Unit (DDU)…

A breakthrough study from the University of Alberta introduces a new class of drugs that enhance the body’s immune response against viruses, showing significant potential in treating and preventing future viral outbreaks by boosting interferon production.According to the lead researcher, “We need these drugs to prevent or treat future viral outbreaks.”A research team at the University of Alberta has discovered a new class of drugs with the potential to prevent or treat infections in a future viral outbreak.In the paper,…

Research indicates ginseng can effectively reduce exercise-induced fatigue and aid muscle recovery, offering potential benefits for athlete performance and injury prevention.A review of 700 studies indicates that incorporating ginseng into one’s diet as a supplement may aid in physical recovery post-exercise, improve performance, and reduce the risk of injuries.Ginseng is one of the most popular food supplements in the world. It is made out of various plants and herbs and is thought to provide many benefits, with numerous…

Current price: $600Original price: $800Samsung's Freestyle 2 combines a projector and a gaming hub all-in-one, and the Freestyle 2 builds on its predecessor with greater functionality, a better remote, and some literally game-changing features. In fact, what's distinctly unique about the Samsung Freestyle 2 Gaming Hub is that you don't need a physical console to play a game, but just the Freestyle 2, internet access, and game controller.Read more: Samsung's latest swiveling projector is secretly the best gaming console…

Last updated: March 8th, 2024 at 16:25 UTC+01:00 Samsung has introduced the ViewFinity S9 monitor to its Spring Sale 2024 event, which runs only this week. Today, the S9 monitor gets an impressive 47% discount. The 27-inch ViewFinity S9 monitor gets a hefty $750 discount, which drops the price from $1,599 to $849. If you buy the monitor in four bi-weekly installments, you're looking at payments of only $212.50 instead of $400. Samsung's ViewFinity S9 monitor is a great solution for people who want a 5K resolution on…

A new study has shown that using simple analogies to encourage players to focus on their environment can significantly increase sprinting speed. This technique, which improves performance more quickly than traditional training methods, has potential applications in both elite and grassroots sports, suggesting a new approach to coaching and athletic development.Sprinting “like a jet plane taking off” will help produce Premier League star strikers of tomorrow, new research has revealed.  A study conducted at the University…

University of Toronto geoscientists have made a significant breakthrough in plate tectonics, discovering that the Pacific Plate is not as rigid as previously thought but is instead torn by large undersea faults. This challenges traditional views and suggests a more complex interaction between oceanic plates and the Earth’s mantle. Credit: SciTechDaily.comResearch indicates that the Pacific Plate is being torn apart at undersea plateaus across the ocean, due to the weight of the oceanic plate subducting along the Western…

Scientists have discovered a new species of fossil bird, Imparavis attenboroughi which is the first of its kind to have evolved toothlessness. Illustration showing the fossil skeleton of Imparavis attenboroughi, alongside a reconstruction of the bird in life. Credit: Ville Sinkkonen.No birds alive today have teeth. But that wasn’t always the case– many early fossil birds had beaks full of sharp, tiny teeth. In a paper in the journal Cretaceous Research, scientists have described a new species of fossil bird that was the…

Current price: $600Original price: $800Samsung's Freestyle 2 combines a projector and a gaming hub all-in-one, and the Freestyle 2 builds on its predecessor with greater functionality, a better remote, and some literally game-changing features. In fact, what's distinctly unique about the Samsung Freestyle 2 Gaming Hub is that you don't need a physical console to play a game, but just the Freestyle 2, internet access, and game controller.Read more: Samsung's latest swiveling projector is secretly the best gaming console…

New research demonstrates that silver diamine fluoride (SDF) is as effective as dental sealants in preventing tooth decay among over 4,000 elementary school students, offering a less expensive and quicker application process. This alternative treatment not only prevents cavities but also represents a significant cost-saving measure that can increase access to dental care, particularly in school-based cavity prevention programs.Silver diamine fluoride prevents cavities and keeps existing ones from worsening in school-based…