Life Sciences Research points the way to lifesaving antiparasitic drugs while unlocking a scientific mystery A breakthrough in understanding how a single-cell parasite makes ergosterol (its version of cholesterol) could lead to more effective drugs for human leishmaniasis, a parasitic disease that afflicts about 1 million people and kills about 30,000 people around the world every year. The findings, reported in Nature Communications, also solve a decades-long scientific puzzle that’s […] Written by Admin December 22, 2024December 22, 2024 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked
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Mount Rainier White-Tailed Ptarmigan Finally Receives a ‘Threatened’ Species Designation – State of the Planet In July, the Mount Rainier white-tailed ptarmigan was officially listed as threatened by the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service (FWS) under the Endangered Species Act (ESA), 14 years after the Center for Biological Diversity first petitioned for its listing. This designation is meant to help preserve the bird, whose survival depends on the glaciers of […] Written by Guest February 4, 2025February 4, 2025 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked
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Mount Rainier White-Tailed Ptarmigan Finally Receives a ‘Threatened’ Species Designation – State of the Planet In July, the Mount Rainier white-tailed ptarmigan was officially listed as threatened by the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service (FWS) under the Endangered Species Act (ESA), 14 years after the Center for Biological Diversity first petitioned for its listing. This designation is meant to help preserve the bird, whose survival depends on the glaciers of […] Written by Guest February 4, 2025February 4, 2025 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked
Why maggots love the texture of decaying fruit A study led by Nikita Komarov and Simon Sprecher at the University of Fribourg, Switzerland, has discovered neurons in the fly larva mouth that allow the taste of food texture. Published in the open-access journal PLOS Biology on January 30, the study found that the fly peripheral taste organ has neurons with texture-tasting mechanoreceptors that […] Written by Admin February 3, 2025February 3, 2025 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked
Understanding PMDA Validation Rules v5.0 The Pharmaceuticals and Medical Devices Agency (PMDA) in Japan has always led the charge in ensuring the safety and efficacy of drug development. Their latest update, the PMDA Validation Rules version 5.0, which took effect on April 1, 2024, marks another significant step in this mission. Let’s break down what these new rules mean and […] Written by Admin July 10, 2024July 10, 2024 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked
Enhance Your SEND Submissions! Join PointCross on May 29th, 2024, at 12 PM EST / 9 AM PST for a must-attend webinar: The Most Common Issues in Preparing SEND. Ideal for professionals in data submission and regulatory compliance, this webinar offers valuable insights from our seasoned experts. Why Attend? Why PointCross? With over 10 years of experience and more […] Written by Admin May 23, 2024May 23, 2024 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked
