Drosophila stocks and genetic crossings To generate fluorescent cephalic furrow mutants, we performed genetic crosses using the loss-of-function alleles btdXA (FBal0030657), eve3 (FBal0003885), prd4 (FBal0013967), slpΔ34B (FBal0035631) and stg2 (FBal0247234); the membrane fluorescent marker Gap43-mCherry (FBal0258719; a gift from K. Skouloudaki); and the green fluorescent balancers FM7c, Kr-GFP (FBst0005193), CyO, twi-GFP (gift from A. Jain) and TM3, Kr-GFP (FBst0005195). We …
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Antihistamine nasal spray prevents COVID-19, study finds
Results from a single-center randomized controlled trial published yesterday in JAMA Internal Medicine show that azelastine, an antihistamine nasal spray used as a preventive measure, was associated with a 69% reduction of COVID-19 infection. Azelastine is a widely available over-the-counter treatment for seasonal allergies (hay fever). This clinical trial is the first to demonstrate a protective effect in a real-world …
Read More »Wuchang: Fallen Feathers receives criticism after new ‘censorship’ patch prevents killing historical figures
Wuchang: Fallen Feathers players have reacted negatively to a new update which prevents players from killing many of its historical figures, changing the plot in the process. The Soulslike, which was released last month, is set during the late Ming Dynasty and tells an alternate history of the period, with the player controlling pirate Bai Wuchang as she attempts to …
Read More »Shedeur Sanders will start vs. the Eagles Saturday if Dillon Gabriel’s hamstring prevents him from starting, Kevin Stefanski says
PHILADELPHIA – Browns coach Kevin Stefanski revealed Wednesday that quarterback Shedeur Sanders will start Saturday’s preseason game against the Eagles, if fellow rookie quarterback Dillon Gabriel is unable to. Gabriel has been dealing with a hamstring injury and only recently returned to 11-on-11 drills in practice. But Stefanski wasn’t ready to say Gabriel could go in Saturday’s preseason game. Asked …
Read More »Pancreatic cancer vaccine prevents recurrence in Phase 1 clinical trial
In an early trial, a one-size-fits-all vaccine showed promise in preventing hard-to-treat pancreatic cancers from coming back. Pancreatic cancer is of particular concern. The five-year survival rate is about 13%, and up to 80% of pancreatic cancers may come back. “If you were to ask me what disease most needs something to prevent recurrences, I’d say this one,” said Dr. …
Read More »Bad weather for Falcon 9 booster recovery prevents launch of Amazon’s Project Kuiper satellites – Spaceflight Now
Poor weather in the booster recovery zone caused a scrub of the KF-02 mission, preventing the launch of the SpaceX Falcon 9 rocket for a fourth time in as many days. Image: SpaceX via livestream Update Aug. 10, 9:30 a.m. EDT: Poor weather in the booster recovery zone scrubs KF-02 launch; now targeting Monday, Aug. 11. For a fourth time …
Read More »VMware portal prevents some users from downloading patches • The Register
Exclusive Some customers of Broadcom’s VMware business currently cannot access security patches, putting them at greater risk of attack. VMware must support crucial Dutch govt agency as it migrates off the platform, judge rules READ MORE Customers in that perilous position hold perpetual licenses for VMware products but do not have a current support contract with Broadcom, which will not …
Read More »Samsung’s new wearables come with this key feature that prevents early battery degradation
Samsung’s latest Galaxy Watch 8 series is the first to run Wear OS 6. The One UI 8-powered series is available to pre-order now, with general availability slated for July 25, 2025. Not only does the new software bring advanced tools like Bedtime Guidance, Vascular Load, Running Coach, and more, it also unlocks a key battery feature that we’ve been …
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