Oncotarget | Unlocking the potential of molecular-driven stratification of osteosarcoma

<div>BUFFALO, NY- March 20, 2023 – A new editorial paper was published in Oncotarget’s Volume 14 on February 11, 2023, entitled, “Unlocking the potential of molecular-driven stratification for osteosarcoma treatment and prognosis.” Credit: 2023 Moquin-Beaudry et al. BUFFALO, NY- March 20, 2023 – A new editorial paper was published in Oncotarget’s Volume 14 on February […]</div>

‘Fishing’ for biomarkers

<div>While a popular hobby for many, fishing is also a pastime full of uncertainty. Each time you have something on the line, you can never be completely sure what type of fish you’ve hooked until you pull it out of the water. In a similar way, scientists “fishing” for biomarkers – molecules whose health care […]</div>

Scientists use tardigrade proteins for human health breakthrough

<div>University of Wyoming researchers’ study of how microscopic creatures called tardigrades survive extreme conditions has led to a major breakthrough that could eventually make life-saving treatments available to people where refrigeration isn’t possible. Credit: Thomas Boothby University of Wyoming researchers’ study of how microscopic creatures called tardigrades survive extreme conditions has led to a major […]</div>

Web3 gaming will onboard up to 100M gamers in next 2 years, Polygon and Immutable presidents predict

Two key players in the web3 gaming space predict exponential expansion in the next few years. Robbie Ferguson, co-founder and president of web3 gaming company Immutable, and Ryan Wyatt, president of layer-2 chain Polygon Labs, told TechCrunch+ that web3 will add the first 10 million to 100 million gamers within the next year or two. “We’re going to see 40% of the web3 games [ever] built go live over the next 12 to 18 months, which will be a huge amount of attempts or shot-on-goal to have that 10

Polygon and Immutable partner to help onboard more gamers and developers into web3

Web3 gaming firm Immutable and layer-2 blockchain Polygon hope that a new strategic alliance will accelerate innovation and adoption in the nascent crypto gaming space, the two companies announced at the Game Developer Conference on Monday. “For us this is a pretty obvious play,” Robbie Ferguson, co-founder and president of Immutable, said. “We realized very quickly the scaling limitations of Ethereum, but we never wanted to compete with it.” Polygon could help Immutable avoid Ethereum congestio

Researchers separate cotton from polyester in blended fabric

<div>In a new study, North Carolina State University researchers found they could separate blended cotton and polyester fabric using enzymes – nature’s tools for speeding chemical reactions. Ultimately, they hope their findings will lead to a more efficient way to recycle the fabric’s component materials, thereby reducing textile waste. However, they also found the process […]</div>

Here is What 2023 Holds for Bitcoin, According to BitMEX

The cryptocurrency exchange BitMEX outlined some possible scenarios that could unfold in the coming months for the cryptocurrency industry. It believes the Federal Reserve will most probably cease its interest rate hikes by the end of the year, triggering a flow of funds into global capital markets and risk-off assets. Cryptocurrencies, such as bitcoin and ether, could benefit in such cases. Scenario #1 According to BitMEX, the US Federal Reserve will most likely slow the pace of interest rate h

Aembit raises $16.6M to bring identity management to workloads

Aembit, a Maryland-based security startup that focuses on helping DevOps and security teams manage how federated workloads talk to each other, is officially launching its service today and announcing a $16.6 million seed funding round from Ballistic Ventures and Ten Eleven Ventures. In essence, Aembit’s workload identity and access management service applies industry knowledge, from managing user and device access to cloud workloads such as APIs, databases and other cloud resources — all without

Twitch says it will lay off 400 employees

Twitch announced plans to reduce its workforce on Monday, demonstrating that even the seemingly booming streaming site isn’t immune to the reductions that have swept the tech industry in the last six months. The layoffs will affect 400 employees at the company and were characterized as an effort to improve Twitch’s business outlook in the long term. The reduction is part of Twitch parent company Amazon’s plans to let go of 9,000 workers across divisions including its AWS cloud and advertising un

New research shows “himpathy” towards perpetrators of workplace sexual harassment 

<div>Managers spend much of their time managing conflict and struggle to know how to respond when a ‘he-said-she-said’ workplace dispute occurs. However, a new study shows how employees’ intuitive moral values might give rise to feelings of sympathy toward alleged perpetrators and anger toward their accusing victims. The research, published in this month’s edition of Organization Science, also […]</div>

Oregon State researchers begin to unravel whale entanglement risk factors off Oregon Coast

<div>NEWPORT, Ore. – New research by an Oregon State University-led team is beginning to unravel the times of year and locations where whales are at greatest danger of entanglement in fishing gear on the Oregon Coast. Credit: Leigh Torres, Oregon State University Marine Mammal Institute. NEWPORT, Ore. – New research by an Oregon State University-led […]</div>

Updated: AAV Treatment Recommendations

<div>AAV is a multi-organ disease, which can be complex and may vary from person to person. Types of AAV include granulomatosis with polyangiitis (GPA), microscopic polyangiitis (MPA), and eosinophilic granulomatosis with polyangiitis (EGPA). This variety can make management challenging. Comorbidities, an individual’s history, toxicities, medication availability and cost, and patient preferences should all be considered […]</div>

Inbreeding contributes to decline of endangered killer whales

<div>The small size and isolation of the endangered population of Southern Resident killer whales in the Pacific Northwest have led to high levels of inbreeding. This inbreeding has contributed to their decline, which has continued as surrounding killer whale populations expand, according to research published in Nature Ecology and Evolution. Credit: NOAA Fisheries The small […]</div>

Nanotechnology could treat lymphedema

<div>The human body is made up of thousands of tiny lymphatic vessels that ferry white blood cells and proteins around the body, like a superhighway of the immune system. It’s remarkably efficient, but if damaged from injury or cancer treatment, the whole system starts to fail. The resulting fluid retention and swelling, called lymphedema, isn’t […]</div>

Jellyfish size might influence their nutritional value, UBC study finds

<div>Drifting along in ocean currents, jellyfish can be both predator and prey. They eat almost anything they can capture, and follow the typical oceanic pattern of large eats small. Now a recent University of British Columbia study on these gelatinous globs suggests jellyfish may get more nutritious as they get bigger. Credit: Jessica Schaub Drifting […]</div>

Riot and Prime Gaming renew deal for in-game rewards, esports

Riot Games renewed its partnership with Prime Gaming for regular content drops across its top titles and support for LoL, VCT &amp; TFT esports.Read More

Life by You is a life simulator from Paradox Interactive

Paradox Interactive today revealed more details about Life by You, an open life simulator coming from Paradox Tectonic.Read More

AWS takes a hit in latest round of Amazon layoffs

When Amazon announced it was laying off another 9,000 employees today, AWS employees were not exempt with Amazon CEO (and former AWS CEO) Andy Jassy announcing the cloud division would be included into today’s round. TechCrunch is hearing that around 10% of today’s total came from AWS. The company would not confirm those numbers, instead referring to Jassy’s memo to employees that was published this morning as the gist of its statement. According to that memo, the reason the company is doing the

Robert J. Marks on Fox News

Robert J. Marks, director of the Walter Bradley Center, was the subject of a new op-ed at Fox News, which featured his unique insights on artificial intelligence and how it can best be used by human beings. Contrary to much of the present alarmism over AI systems like ChatGPT, Marks remains level-headed about AI’s place in today’s world, pushing back against “sci-fi” apocalypticism while at the same time addressing real issues and concerns. Marks said, “No, AI is not going to take over. You’re n

Roblox launches generative AI materials &amp; coding tools

At GDC 2023, Roblox has announced an open opt-in beta for two new generative AI tools that help users generate materials and assist coding.Read More