Researchers at the Buck Institute have discovered that ketone bodies, produced by the body during fasting, can directly interact with damaged proteins in the brain and aid their clearance through autophagy. The study found that the ketone body β-hydroxybutyrate alters the solubility of misfolded proteins, facilitating their removal and reducing pathological aggregation. The researchers used … Read more
New York City leaders, including Governor Kathy Hochul and Mayor Eric Adams, are proceeding with their budget agendas despite the looming threat of reduced federal funding. The recent presidential victory of Donald Trump and Republican control of Congress have raised concerns about the impact on state and city budgets. Ana Champeny, director of research for … Read more
A Delaware judge has dealt another blow to Elon Musk by refusing to reinstate the $56 billion pay package for Tesla CEO, citing public disclosure and conflicts of interest concerns. The ruling is a fresh defeat for Musk, who is set to join President-elect Donald Trump’s administration. The decision could go to the Supreme Court … Read more
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Israeli opposition leader Benny Gantz has urged Israel to take “courageous actions” in response to US President-elect Donald Trump’s promise to release captive Israelis from Gaza prior to his inauguration. Trump made the statement, saying “there will be hell to pay” if captives held in Gaza are not released. Finance Minister Bezalel Smotrich welcomed the … Read more
The world’s wealthiest real estate buyers have slowed their spending in the third quarter as they wait for greater political certainty. According to a report by Knight Frank, 406 super-prime residential sales worth $7.4 billion were made across 12 major global markets in the three-month period. This represents an 18% decrease in the number of … Read more
The US has launched its third major crackdown on China’s semiconductor industry in three years, affecting 140 companies, including chip equipment maker Naura Technology Group. The restrictions aim to curb exports of advanced chip equipment and software tools, as well as high-bandwidth memory used in AI chips. New controls will be placed on semiconductor manufacturing … Read more
The US has introduced new rules restricting China’s access to vital components used in chips and artificial intelligence (AI). The move is part of a campaign to contain Beijing’s growing technological ambitions, but it falls short of tougher sanctions that were initially proposed. The Department of Commerce has imposed curbs on the sale of high-bandwidth … Read more
The Netherlands-based chip equipment maker ASML has reiterated its financial guidance for 2025, saying it does not expect new US restrictions on semiconductor exports to China to affect its sales. ASML shares rose 0.9% after the company released a statement, citing its “industry-leading” computational lithography software as a significant differentiator in the market. The new … Read more
Ketone bodies are produced by the body during fasting and low glucose availability, serving as an alternative energy source for cells. Recent research by Buck Institute scientists has uncovered a direct molecular mechanism for the regulation of misfolded proteins in the brain, suggesting ketone bodies play a significant role in maintaining brain health. The study … Read more