Gene editing techniques have shown promise in early experiments that suggest they may be able to remove the extra chromosome causing Down syndrome, a condition where an individual has an extra copy of the 21st chromosome. Down syndrome is caused by inheriting two copies of chromosome 21 from one parent and one copy from the … Read more
A team of researchers from the University of Osaka has made a breakthrough discovery that could hold the key to reversing cellular aging. The study focused on the protein AP2A1, which was found to toggle cells between a “young” and “old” state. The researchers experimented with the expression of AP2A1 in cells of different ages … Read more
New Zealand Foreign Minister Winston Peters is set to visit Beijing on Tuesday, where he will discuss strained relations with China due to the country’s recent live-fire exercises in the Tasman Sea. The exercises, which were conducted without giving significant notice to nearby commercial airlines, have raised concerns about China’s military activity in international waters. … Read more
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Amazon has acquired creative oversight of its James Bond franchise, marking a significant shift in the beloved spy series’ future. The deal, worth $1 billion, sees Barbara Broccoli and Michael G. Wilson step back as producers, ceding control to Amazon MGM Studios. The move comes after Amazon overpaid for MGM, the legendary motion picture studio … Read more
Canadian singer-songwriter Amanda Rheaume has canceled her upcoming appearance at the John F. Kennedy Center for the Performing Arts due to President Donald Trump’s leadership change. The decision was made after Trump ousted the arts institution’s leadership and filled the board of trustees with his supporters. Rheaume cited Trump’s policies, including his stance on LGBTQ+ … Read more
The Minnesota Timberwolves staged an incredible comeback to defeat the Oklahoma City Thunder 121-121 in overtime, spoiling their winning streak. Anthony Edwards led the charge with 17 points, 13 rebounds, and eight assists, including a game-saving block on Shai Gilgeous-Alexander. Despite trailing by 25 points early, Minnesota rallied behind a standout performance from Jaden McDaniels … Read more
The Nebraska Athletic Department has announced that top volleyball teams from across the country will compete in the AVCA First Serve Showcase in Lincoln. The event, set to take place August 22-24, will feature 10 of the nation’s best teams playing in doubleheader matches at Pinnacle Bank Arena. Participating teams include Nebraska, Creighton, Penn State, … Read more
In a surprising twist, Nvidia’s latest graphics card, the RTX 5070 Ti, has surpassed its predecessor, the GTX 1080 Ti, in benchmark performance. Released eight years ago, the GTX 1080 Ti was widely considered the best graphics card available at the time, boasting a top-end price of $700. Fast-forward to today, and the RTX 5070 … Read more
Google Cloud has partnered with Salesforce to bring artificial intelligence (AI) capabilities to a wider range of businesses. The collaboration aims to empower companies with advanced analytics tools, enhancing their data management. As part of the partnership, Salesforce will integrate its Gemini platform into Agentforce, enabling all customers to leverage AI-powered agents for improved efficiency … Read more