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PHENO THERAPEUTICS LIMITED. Pheno, a clinical-stage biotechnology company focused on the discovery and development of small molecule therapeutics for the treatment of neurological diseases, today announced that the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has approved its investigational new drug (IND) application for its lead therapeutic candidate, PTD802. This approval allows Pheno to proceed with first-in-human clinical trials of PTD802 in the United States. This announcement follows the company’s Clinical Trial Authorization (CTA) from the UK’s MHRA in January 2025. The first-in-human study will evaluate the safety and tolerability of PTD802 in healthy volunteers. PTD802 is a novel small molecule…
Men and women think differently about how easy it is to climb the career ladder or find a partner, and these everyday perceptions change dramatically at different stages of life. New research published in evolutionary psychology It turns out that biological age, more than any other factor, influences how people evaluate their local economic and dating markets. Researchers showed that individuals’ local economies and their own economic status were correlated with their views about gender equality, job availability, and romantic opportunities in their communities. For years, psychologists and economists have debated how people make romantic decisions. Social framework theory suggests…
new delhi, india – Mateen Malik sits in a cramped workshop in New Delhi’s Mustafabad neighborhood, carefully separating copper wire from a pile of discarded electronic equipment.All around him lie broken coolers, tangled cables, bits of metal, and old computers and laptops stacked against the blackened walls of his workshop.Recommended stories list of 4 itemsend of listWith quick movements of his bare hands, Malik peels away the plastic coating on the wire, exposing the copper inside. He often uses a blowtorch to dismantle electronic equipment, a process that releases highly toxic chemicals into the air and poses serious health risks.”Sometimes…
Recent research published in natural mental health It suggests that the brain chemical serotonin plays an important role in helping people update their beliefs when circumstances change. The findings provide evidence that obsessive-compulsive traits are associated with more rigid thinking, while high serotonin levels reduce “belief fixation” and make it easier to adapt to new information. This study provides new understanding that common antidepressants may reduce symptoms of obsessive-compulsive disorder by promoting cognitive flexibility. Serotonin is a chemical messenger in the brain that helps regulate mood, sleep, and learning. Medical professionals frequently prescribe drugs called selective serotonin reuptake inhibitors (SSRIs)…
Approximately one-third of Virginia is affected. extreme drought conditionsAccording to U.S. drought monitor and Gov. Abigail Spanberger urges people to conserve water.. So when local water authorities enforce water use restrictions, are there special provisions or rules for data centers that use hundreds of thousands of gallons of water to cool computer systems? no. Across multiple regions, they are being treated like all other commercial, industrial and residential customers, state and local officials have made clear. The Department of Environmental Quality is responsible for granting permits to public water authorities to withdraw groundwater. Once permits are granted, it is the…
In this interview, News Medical speaks with Guido Gioberto, electrical engineering expert at Mesa Labs, about the role of electrical engineering in healthcare, the importance of calibration, and how accurate measurement systems can help protect vulnerable patient populations. Please tell us about yourself and your role at Mesa Labs. I have a PhD in Computer Science, as well as Master’s and Bachelor’s degrees in Telecommunications Engineering. I’m essentially a hardware electrical engineer. Throughout my academic and professional career, I have focused on developing electrical and electronic solutions designed to monitor, protect, and improve human life. That mission aligns perfectly with…
In this interview, News Medical speaks with Ram Parameshwar, associate manager of product management, calibration solutions at Mesa Labs, and Laurence R. Durio, principal at Durio Consulting Services, about the importance of flow calibration in industrial hygiene and occupational safety and health (OEHS) applications. They discuss the evolution of calibration techniques, the role of primary standards, common pitfalls that can invalidate samples, and practical strategies to ensure defensible exposure data. Can you describe your role at Mesa Labs and the industrial hygiene profession? Ram Parameshwar: I oversee product strategy and market development for our equipment portfolio and lead commercial, product…
Environmental and indigenous rights defenders remained among the world’s most targeted human rights defenders in 2025, despite landmark rulings by international courts affirming the obligation of governments to protect both the environment and the people who protect it. At least 358 human rights defenders were killed last year, according to a report released last week by Frontline Defenders, a Dublin-based group that supports human rights defenders around the world. Almost a quarter, or 84 people, were targeted for their unpaid work to protect land and the environment. These killings have been recorded in Brazil, Colombia, Ecuador, France, Honduras, Guatemala, Mexico,…
TANGIER, Va. — Terry Parks was standing at the back of a boat passing by on the west coast of Tangier Island. The Chesapeake Bay island native pointed to an area of large rocks withered and wispy green grass in the sun. A blue water tower stood in the distance. “That’s Grandma’s house,” Parks said, pointing to the house’s gray peaked roof. “When I was a kid, there was a place I used to play about 100 yards from shore. Now the water there is about 5 feet deep.” Under a blue sky, a gust of wind pushed the choppy…
Texas Governor Greg Abbott, an ardent supporter of President Donald Trump, this month issued a comprehensive set of recommendations to curb rampant data center development, urging Texas lawmakers to aggressively regulate the tech industry in a state with a reputation for welcoming new developments with open arms. At the same time, New York Gov. Kathy Hochul, a Democratic leader in a state known for its regulatory policies, declined to say whether she would sign the first bill passed by the state Legislature imposing a one-year moratorium on large data centers. Welcome to the strange world of data center politics. There,…